Atiku, Tinubu, Obi and other presidential candidates are ethnic champions in Nigeria. They represent Hausa, Yoruba and Igbo nationalities respectively in the fast approaching 2023 general elections. In other words, the hanging national electoral contest in Nigeria, is on the platform of ethnic affiliation. Therefore, voting may be done along ethnic/or religious lines in this year’s general elections. This may further create sharp division and damage to the country after over 100 years of nationhood.
Therefore, it is advised that in 2023 polls, electorates should look away from ethnic or religious affiliation and focus majorly on the candidates and their manifestos.
HOW TO PICK A CANDIDATE
Step 1: Study the campaign
Criteria to judge a candidate- Candidates can be judged in 2 ways: the positions they take on issues and the leadership qualities and experience they would bring to the office.
Step 2: Look at campaign information
Gather information about the Candidate
There are a variety of sources where you can find information, including
-Campaign website and social media
-Campaign literature
-Direct mail letters sent to targeted voters asking for support and funds
- Press releases
-Radio & television aids - Candidate’s speeches
-Candidate’s debates.
Step 3:Evaluate the candidates - Evaluate the Candidates’ stand on issues
- Examine the candidates’ leadership abilities
- Learn how other people view the candidates
-Be a smart polls watcher
Step 4: Rate the debate
Rate the debate format
-Rate the candidates
Step 5: Sort it all out
-Do something
- Back the candidate you believe in
- Talk to others about your candidate
- Vote the candidate of your choice.
If all these steps are properly followed by every electorate, Nigeria shall be great again after 2023 general elections.
Thank you.
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