This is a deep thought.
You see over time I have come to realize that governments world over always appear to be in charge but its overtly a joke. The government is not just those at the helm of affairs but its more of the people than even those in power. That is why those in power having understood where power truly resides, always go down to the grassroots during electioneering. They understand the game and how it works.

The truth is, if the people come out enmasse and vote for their preferred candidates, rigging will become almost in possible. But when you have the ratio of those who have their voters cards over and above those who actually vote, then the remaining number is easily manipulated. Politicians understand this and that is why they will give money to persude people to vote them or use thugs to scare people away so as to get an opening for manipulation. Its a mind game and they are good at it.

In truth I tell you, the power of the people is greater than the people in power. If only we know our true position in the entire scheme of affairs. We cannot continue thesame things an expecting different results. We must take a stance for a better Nigeria other we remain slaves in our homeland.

So we the electorates takes the backlash. Ignorance is out greatest problem that is why we are educated illiterates.

Thanks for this thought provoking insight.
Cheers!