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Not Too Young to Run – It’s Youth O’Clock!

Not Too Young to Run – It’s Youth O’Clock!

By Umar Aliyu 

The age-long debate on the competence of young people in leadership has always been clouded by noise noise from cynics who judge the entirety of a generation by the failings of a few. To the noisemakers, a youth who fails in governance is proof that young people are unprepared. But they forget that even the old have failed in worse dimensions. Leadership failure is not exclusive to age; it is a human challenge, not a generational one.

As the late orator and elder statesman, Dr. Yusuf Maitama Sule once said, "A new breed without the old breeds greed." In that profound wisdom lies a powerful message: we must not pursue youthful leadership in isolation. What the youth need is mentorship not manipulation from the elders. This is especially true in this era of digital transformation, where the terrain of governance is both complex and rapidly changing.

In the midst of the youthful calls for change, one name continues to resonate across Adamawa State Abdulrahman Bashir Haske. Here is a young man who defies the lazy stereotype of youth as reckless, unserious, and inexperienced. Haske represents the blend of energy, vision, and a genuine passion for service. He is not just a politician; he is a man on a mission to rewrite the story of his people through innovative ideas and inclusive governance.

The youth of today are more connected, more educated, and more aware of the needs of their communities than ever before. But what they often lack is access
access to the corridors of power, and to the wisdom of those who have walked before them. With the right support and guidance, they are capable of delivering far more than what many skeptics expect.

Haske is one of those few who have refused to be defined by societal doubts. His energy is not misplaced; it is channeled toward impact. His passion is not noise; it is purpose. In Haske, we see a youth who understands that leadership is not about occupying space but about occupying minds and inspiring change.

Let us not make the mistake of waiting for tomorrow when today’s youth are already ready. The Not Too Young to Run movement is not just a constitutional amendment—it is a moral call to action. It is a call to see youth not just as future leaders but as present-day pathfinders.

Let us rally behind Abdulrahman Bashir Haske. Let us support him, not just because he is young, but because he is capable. Let us give him the wings to fly and the wisdom to soar. Because the time is no longer ticking toward youth leadership. It is here. It is now. It is youth o’clock.

What kind of legacy do you think youth leaders like Haske can leave behind if truly supported by both the young and old?


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