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YOUTH DECIDES, Rivers State Chapter, having a Town Hall Meeting with Aspiring Gubernatorial Election Aspirants. Understanding Election and Civic Responsibilities. ELECTION can be important entry point to fellow citizens to influence politics and change. CIVIC RESPONSIBILITY on the other hand is the responsibility of citizens in a society to exhibit certain attitudes and actions related to participation in society and democratic governance. DEMOCRACY ought to be you (you here, refers to citizens) determining the political space. GRASSROOTS ORGANIZING; This is when ordinary citizens are the force behind the efforts to make that change. “LISTEN MORE TO WHAT POLITICIANS DO, THAN WHAT THEY SAY”. At the end of the day, we are responsible for the Government we bring on board. HOW CAN ELECTED OFFICIALS BE REMINDED ABOUT THEIR PROMISES AFTER ELECTIONS? By forming advocacy, the use of social media networks, print media (magazines, journals, newspaper), through music; just like what FALZ, a notable Nigerian Musician is doing through his music. “USE YOUR SOCIAL MEDIA CONSTRUCTIVELY”. Finally, don’t sell your vote, the moment you do that, you reduce your right for accountability. You can’t hold the elected officials accountable. VOTE RIGHT.