Frontline politician and former governorship candidate, Tonye Princewill, has called on the people of Rivers State to take a more active role in the political affairs of their communities, declaring that “politics is too important to be left to the politicians.”
While speaking on a TV interview, Princewill expressed deep concern over the current political climate in the state, lamenting that too many citizens have surrendered their future to a small circle of political elites. He warned that this disengagement has allowed power to be abused and public trust eroded.
“When you leave politics to just politicians, you get what you’re seeing today,” Princewill said. “We can no longer afford to sit on the sidelines.”
Princewill, who has remained a vocal figure in the state’s political discourse since his bid for the governorship, stressed that governance should be a collective responsibility. He urged Rivers people—especially the youth, professionals, and community leaders—to become more involved in shaping policies and holding elected officials accountable.
He emphasized that civic participation shouldn’t stop at voting, but must include sustained engagement, advocacy, and education on democratic values.
“The people are the power. And when the people forget that, the politicians will continue to do whatever they like,” he added.
Princewill’s message comes at a time when Rivers State is grappling with political instability and rising public dissatisfaction over governance and development. His statement is being widely circulated and shared online, seen by many as a timely call to action ahead of future elections and ongoing debates over leadership in the state.
As political tensions simmer, Princewill’s voice adds weight to growing demands for transparency, accountability, and citizen-driven governance across Rivers State.
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