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WHEN POLITICIANS WANT YOUR VOTES


In a country where elections determine who should lead, politicians run multiple campaigns. They aim to unseat or retain a seat in parliament. The incumbents gear up their courtship with additional shaggy promises. Those striving to lead deliver sweeties. The moment ends when elections are over. Do you know what they actually do when they want your votes?

Attend every church invitation. The church is where politicians easily collect votes. A wise politician does not stick to his denomination when elections are near. He honours every invitation regardless of the doctrinal difference. Such honours are not genuine but conditional and risky. Although the inviting church might benefit from a politician's pocket, he lures them only for votes.

Visit churches, including mosques. Even mosques become centres of worship when elections are ongoing. I remember receiving several politicians in the Church in 2010 during elections. Not once have we seen any of them again to date for a thanksgiving visit. I am sure we shall begin to see them soon. Those are the things politicians want before they disappear: your votes only.

Enjoy women's fellowship. Ask me who funds most of the women's saving groups. Tell me who chairs the women's key meetings. Many politicians enjoy women's fellowship more than any other. They do not miss each fellowship. They know how important women are in their deceptive promises. Because they want your votes, they build strong friendships with the women and disappear sooner when they win. That is politics!

Sponsor sports activities. Did you hear about the 72 million SSP fund for the Monyomiji tournament finals? That is election fever! You should wonder how tournaments have been since 2010 without funding from the government in question. Elections help people get what they want in the short run. Politicians release money to enjoy in the end. Just relax and enjoy whatever you get from them; pay them with invalid votes.

Attend every funeral. Some politicians are compassionate; they mean it when it comes to funeral matters. However, the majority attend every funeral for political favour. Such politicians love to be called by their titles, Hon. X. They love sitting at the high table, yet a funeral is a home that should humble everyone to console the bereaved. Politicians who want votes are distinguished by their funeral attendance.

When a politician wants your votes, they do everything possible to earn them and disappear when they have. The current responses by Governor Lobong, such as supporting youth activities and others, are good gestures but they are politically motivated services. It only takes the hearts of the wise to learn from the past. It is up to the people of Eastern Equatoria to decide well if elections happen in December, as they claim. Let us not judge the politician by the promises or deliveries they make during the election period; instead, entreat them according to their longstanding records of service to the people.

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