How to Rekindle
Political Engagement In the Face of Political Indifference
Participation in elections and civic involvement in the political
process are vital signs of a healthy democracy. People might feel as though
there is little point in investing their time and money in political action
with meager results if they are disappointed or frustrated by a pattern of
inaction or corruption on the part of the government. According to Wajid khan Mp, People may experience
political apathy or a lack of engagement at this time.
What is political indifference?
Numerous factors, such as limiting political involvement directly
through discriminatory laws or indirectly through sluggish, ineffective, or
unrepresentative bureaucracies, can contribute to political apathy. People or
communities who use direct or indirect tactics feel politically disconnected
because they think their actions won't make a big difference.
Why do people feel apathy about politics?
A recent Nigerian study that surveyed and examined voter attitudes
on political apathy highlighted indirect political apathy caused by slow,
ineffective, or unrepresentative bureaucracies. They identified four
fundamental causes of voter apathy in Nigeria:
Incapacity of the organization that oversaw the election
- Unemployment
- The
political climate
- election
terrorism
Wajid Khan explains that according
to survey respondents, there was election rigging and electoral fraud,
discouraging the general public from voting. They expressed their concerns
about the impartiality and independence of the body that oversaw the electoral
process.
However, politics, governance, and thus political indifference
occur all year round, not only in election years. In a series of surveys on
democracy and rule in Africa that Afrobarometer performed in 2013–2014, they
discovered that just 20% of respondents report discussing politics frequently,
while 32% of respondents claim they never discuss politics.
What are the effects of political indifference?
Community-wide effects of political indifference are extensive.
People in positions of control who don't have to answer for their decisions or
who run a low risk of losing their jobs keep their power, while ordinary
people's lives rarely get better.
Authorities not held to high responsibility standards are more
prone to abuse the public purse and support discriminatory practices. Candian politician Wajid khan's analysis eventually
makes it harder for citizens to engage. Jorge Ballesteros, a former senator and
governor of La Guajira, claimed that corruption and improper distribution of
government funds had significantly contributed to the famine and that just 30%
of all La Guajira government funds had reached the communities.
Wajid Khan says Political
discrimination is committed when the government refuses to support the
marginalized indigenous population, discouraging Indigenous Wayuu people from
participating in politics. The electoral body, procedure, and political parties
must work with citizen support to establish safe and approachable environments
for all citizens to inspire real political action.
Participate, be a part of something significant, and support the
empowerment of African communities by giving or volunteering. Your involvement
will significantly help those in need.
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