The government has said that it will work towards lowering the voting age from 21 to 18 by the end of this year. We explore the political implications of this move, given that it will translate to an addition of 1.2 million eligible voters in GE15. Then, we discuss how political parties will need to adapt to remain relevant. Finally, we look at the role of schools in expanding political awareness among the youth.



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The government has said that it will work towards lowering the voting age from 21 to 18 by the end of this year. We explore the political implications of this move, given that it will translate to an addition of 1.2 million eligible voters in GE15. Then, we discuss how political parties will need to adapt to remain relevant. Finally, we look at the role of schools in expanding political awareness among the youth.

Image Source: Element5 Digital, Unsplash

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We get the&nbsp;inside&nbsp;story&nbsp;on the major headline of the day, exploring different facets and perspectives to gain deeper insight.

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We get the inside story on the major headline of the day, exploring different facets and perspectives to gain deeper insight.

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