Before You Vote: The Question Every Enfranchised Nigerian Must Ask❓
THE QUESTION EVERY ENFRANCHISED NIGERIAN SHOULD ASK BEFORE ELECTION DAY By Muhammad Isa Ramat As another election approaches, Nigerians must begin to ask themselves some difficult but necessary questions. Beyond political parties, campaign promises, religious affiliations, ethnic sentiments and personal interests, there is one fundamental question every eligible voter must confront: Am I voting for someone who genuinely deserves the responsibility of governing me, or am I simply voting out of loyalty, sentiment or temporary personal gain? Democracy is not merely about casting a ballot every four years. It is about making informed choices and holding elected officials accountable for the mandate entrusted to them. Unfortunately, our political environment has increasingly become one where political loyalty sometimes outweighs competence, accountability and performance. Some voters defend political officeholders even when their records raise serious questions. Others are easily infl...