Youth-led movements are significantly transforming politics by prioritizing direct action and civic participation over traditional electoral engagement. This shift is evident in movements like #EndSARS and #BlackLivesMatter, which challenge systemic issues such as police brutality and climate change. Young activists often prioritize community-driven solutions, employing decentralized structures that allow for localized demands and leveraging digital tools for mobilization. Their actions force political institutions to confront pressing social issues and facilitate discussions that were previously sidelined, thus reshaping political discourse to be more inclusive and responsive to youth concerns [2][11][12].

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