Political Sensor: Osun's election in view

The d-day is this Friday. The State of Osun, as it is been called will be experiencing an unusual tension. The electorates of the state will be making their choices. Armed men have been deployed to the state to ensure security of people and ballot boxes and also checkmate electoral malpractices. Aregbesola of APC and Omisore of PDP are the people's favourites. Who will emerge depends on the choices made on this day. The 8th day of August, 2014 is surely the day that decides who handles the future of the state of Osun.

How campaigns have been ran

 

They started with gifts; rice, recharge cards and even fufu. Some reiterated that gifts should not be given to voters. In the long run, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) said it is not against the constitution to give electorates gifts.

The campaign followed lots of rallies to the extent that the Chief Commander of the Federation went to Osun state to support his candidate, Omisore.

My take on the deployment of security forces
The Defense Chief has recently announce the deployment of security operatives to Osun state to ensure smooth electioneering process. This would have been a commendable act if we only had tens of thousands of Policemen on ground but it is rather condemnable because we also have battalions of soldiers deployed.

I thought soldiers should only be used as security agents in war zones but that is not the case in our dear country. Soldiers are used to as police; securing ballot boxes and not borders. That's ridiculous, right? Well, they are acting on orders like they always do.

Electorates,
Don't panic as a result of the heavy security presence, troop out to cast your votes for your candidate and participate in building a good future for your state. You know the best man, support him with your votes.

Let's go there

P.S: This is my birthday month. August 29 is the day. Expecting birthday wishes from all the great readers of this blog; you can send gifts too ;-) ..Gracias!