By Muhammad Sani Muazu
The National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN) has called for political stability, institutional neutrality, and people-oriented governance, warning that selective justice, insecurity, and harsh economic policies pose serious threats to Nigeria’s democracy and national unity.
The youth body made the call during a press briefing held after consultations with stakeholders and citizens across the country, particularly in Northern Nigeria.
In a statement signed by its Vice National Vice President, Umar Lauya, the NYCN stressed that the collective interest of Bauchi State and Nigeria must take precedence over personal ambitions and partisan politics, noting that persistent political distractions undermine development.
The Council expressed concern over what it described as a growing public perception that anti-corruption agencies, especially the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), are being selectively deployed against opposition-led administrations, particularly in Bauchi State and other northern states.
According to the NYCN, such perceptions of selective justice fuel political tension, weaken democratic institutions, and divert attention from governance and economic progress.
While reaffirming support for the fight against corruption, the Council insisted that anti-graft efforts must be carried out with neutrality, transparency, and strict adherence to the rule of law.
The youth body also condemned political confrontations amplified through the media, describing them as unnecessary and counterproductive. It warned that such actions erode public trust, shrink democratic space, and weaken national cohesion.
On insecurity, the NYCN criticised the culture of blame-shifting between federal and state authorities, stressing that disputes over jurisdiction and responsibility should never endanger citizens’ lives.
It expressed deep concern over worsening insecurity across the country, including banditry, kidnapping, terrorism, and communal conflicts, which it said continue to claim lives, displace communities, disrupt education, and threaten national stability.
The Council called on all tiers of government to rise above political interests and strengthen coordination to address security challenges.
Addressing accountability, the NYCN stated that corruption cuts across all political parties and warned that selective justice only weakens the credibility of anti-corruption efforts. It maintained that no individual or institution should be above scrutiny.
The Council also raised alarm over increasing external economic pressures, particularly from foreign governments and global financial institutions, cautioning against policies that undermine Nigeria’s economic sovereignty.
According to the NYCN, economic policies should prioritise national interest, local industry protection, and youth inclusion rather than impose additional hardship on citizens.
The youth body further criticised current tax policies, describing them as burdensome amid inflation, unemployment, fuel subsidy removal, and declining purchasing power. It called for a fair, gradual, and transparent tax system to ease hardship and stimulate productivity.
The NYCN urged government at all levels to prioritise citizens’ welfare by investing in health, education, infrastructure, and social amenities rather than spending public resources on media campaigns and personal publicity.
As part of its resolutions, the Council called for institutional neutrality of the EFCC and security agencies, equal accountability across political parties, protection of democratic space and opposition rights, review of tax policies, and the prompt prosecution of all political cases within 14 days.
The NYCN also denounced what it described as the spread of fear and exaggerated claims of banditry aimed at destabilising Bauchi State and other northern states.
The Council reaffirmed its commitment to peace, justice, accountability, and democratic governance, urging leaders to serve the people rather than personal ambition.
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