Over time, I've always loved the way Indians give solutions to societal problems via their entertainment industry, especially in their movies.
I watched a movie named ‘Sakar' recently.
The movie unraveled the power of one vote as far as an election is concerned.
I've always been a citizen who believes in political participation. It's my responsibility as a Citizen of a country on planet earth.
On February 9th, 2021, Professor Mahmood Yakubu (INEC Chairman) disclosed in Abuja at the commission's first consultative meeting with Civil Society Organisations that The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has said voter turnout across Nigeria hovered around 30 to 35 percent of registered voters in the last two electoral cycles.
The reasons are; inadequate voter and civic education, ineffective voter mobilization, the fear of violence during elections,) unfulfilled promises by elected officials, and low public trust in state institutions.
In addition, a sect in Christianity also believes in political parties religion-wise.
They prove their belief by the claim that Jesus was never involved in any political activities because his government is not of this world.
Whereas, they are still the same people who will work for the government and won't love to be sidelined when opportunity unfolds I guess.
Maybe if there was anywhere in the scripture where voting takes place and Jesus did not, that would have ascertained their claim.
When he says his Kingdom is not of this earth, he is not saying we should cut off from systems that uphold the earth. Cutting off from the systems in which the world runs is unwise.
Starting from King Herod who feels threatened when Jesus was born and was referred to as the king of Jews.
He was thinking he will be a future political ruler from his deduction.
Jesus clarified later and said his kingdom is not a political kingdom but a spiritual kingdom and his throne was not of this earth.
The illustration was for purpose of clarification and not to be politically apathetic.
This whole Nigerian politics can be tiring and annoying at times. There are so many reasons to just stay low-key and let them run the country the way they want, as it is looking like our votes are not counting.
Sucking the country dry with little or no foresight on how to move the country forward. Inflation, Corruption cases, strikes, and so on...
Just name one sector that is working in the country?
Most of the political aspirants don't even involve their families in political exercises because their families have to be safe, the masses are their weapon and there is always a plan B for them.
Thou, the feasibility of a vote changing the narratives is slim but if the remaining 65% who are registered voters should turn out for elections, it will surely go a long way.
Have you gotten your PVC?
Our trust in democracy remains only because of an election every four years.
Some unethical few people shouldn't make us lose faith in Nigeria's democracy.
_Out of the ashes we rise_
🖊️Teebash
A piece of my heart.
