Now that the Voter Registration Exercise is over, we must begin the process of evaluating the candidates for the various elective offices: State House of Assembly, Federal House of Representatives, the Senate, Governorship, and the Presidency.
Most people unduly focus on the Presidency and ignore the other offices which probably actually impact on our lives more. We must take active interest in goings-on at the State level and in who our legislative representatives are in both the State Houses of Assembly and the National Assembly.
We must be well-informed to make the right choices. So, please take time and begin to do some research:
Some of the things you need to find out are:
* Who are the candidates?
* What are their antecedents?
* What do they stand for?
* Are they people of integrity?
* Are they community-minded people?
* What value are they presently adding through their current engagements in the polity, governance, business or as social entrepreneurs?
* Have they been faithful stewards in their past public service?
* What is their track record?
* What are their manifestos?
* Can they truly represent YOUR interest?
* Do you trust them?
* Can you trust them?
* Are they easily accessible to you?
* What are the sources of their income?
* What is their public reputation?
* Are they faithful husbands or wives?
* Are the loyal friends?
* Do they have a genuine fear of God?
* Do they love people?
* Are they loved by the people?
* How are the children they have raised or are raising?
...........etc. etc.
Yes, these are probing questions and some may even appear private; but a person seeking your vote really has no "privacy" any more since he or she has opted to step into the public domain. If the answers to these questions and other questions are not convincing enough for you, then hold back your vote.
You must SELECT wisely! Share this message with all you Friends NOW! God bless you. GOD BLESS NIGERIA!"
YOU are the BEST,
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