Fellow Nigerians, the ultimate power to change Nigeria for good lies in our hands. If we use our electoral power wisely, we will be able to determine who serves us and how. Together, we will always overcome any obstacles and select the right people who will genuinely rescue the nation, irrespective of the political platform they belong to or the ideology they uphold.
With the power of a 20 million+ voters’ force, we will have political parties, politicians, and other leaders kowtowing to the people’s demands if they need votes. We will only embrace candidates that agree with the ideals of the RevNig Movement (RevNig).
Fellow Nigerians, despite having the power of the people behind us, it is essential to be aware of possible obstacles that may come our way in our revolutionary drive to rid Nigeria of evil personified leaders. The following are obstacles we may encounter and how to avoid them.
Financing an electoral campaign
The major obstacle we may encounter is funding electioneering campaigns. Candidates will be able to finance electoral activities with a bit of token from each of us and international donors. For example, if 10 million out of the expected RevNig’s 20 million+ voter force at home and abroad donate $10 each to a candidate, this will amount to $100 million. This sum of money will pay for a presidential campaign.
This fundraising idea applies to Federal, state, legislative and local government chairmanship elections.
Fellow Nigerians, a $10 donation to candidates during elections—once or twice a year, is less than what some pay as offering or as tithes to religious organisations weekly or monthly. This sum is what some of us use in smoking and drinking daily, weekly or monthly. It is time we endeavoured to open our pocket to the most critical need of our time—salvaging Nigeria from the hands of crooks parading themselves as leaders.
Changing the mentality of the electorates
Another obstacle that we will overcome is changing the vote-selling mentality of the Nigerian voters, voters who sacrifice the betterment of their future and that of the younger generations for peanuts—as little as 5000 naira.
We will overcome this unfortunate obstacle if concerned Nigerians, at home and abroad, take time to lecture each other about what we are losing by selling our votes.
Nigerians must understand that they are forsaking their security, affordable healthcare, education and general well-being for peanuts by selling their votes. They must know that they are surrendering good roads, potable water supply and regular power supply for pennies. Above all, they must realise that they are ceding the nation’s long-term peace and prosperity for instant gratification.
Fellow Nigerians, the power is in our hands; we must use it now! In the words of Nelson Mandela:
“There is no easy way to freedom anywhere, and many of us will have to pass through the valley of the shadow of death again and again before we reach the mountaintop of our desires.”
Please join RevNig’s 20 million+ voters force today!
Please read on:
Virtues of a Revolutionary Leader: Leaders Nigeria Need Today
Voters’ Checklist: Screening and Choosing Nigerian Leaders
Determining and Finding Credible Nigerians to Lead
