Plateau youths protest acute water scarcity

Plateau youths protest acute water scarcity

Youths in Mabudi, headquarters of Langtang South Local Government Area of Plateau State, on Wednesday staged a protest over persistent water scarcity in the area.

They warned that they may boycott future elections if the situation is not urgently addressed.

The protesters, who turned out in their numbers, marched through the community wearing T-shirts with the inscription “No Water, No Vote,” while chanting slogans to press home their demands.

Some of the demonstrators also brandished placards, calling for immediate provision of potable water, as they lamented the absence of basic amenities in the area.

Speaking to Correspondents, a youth leader, Mr. Nanlir Gambo, said the protest was meant to draw the attention of the government and elected officials like their representatives in the state and National Assembly to the urgent need for a sustainable water supply scheme in the area.

“This protest is just a sign that we are serious about our demands. We won’t allow any politician to come here and deceive us again, using our needs only to abscond after election,” he said.

He lamented that residents were forced to depend on unsafe water sources, describing the situation as unacceptable.