Preambles: Jesus Christ said “With men this is
impossible; but with God all things are possible” Matthew 19:26.
Jesus Christ had an encounter with a rich young ruler. The
young man wanted to know what good thing he must do in order to have eternal
life. Jesus spoke to him about keeping the commandments. The man then replied that he had kept all the
commandments and wanted to know what he lacked. Jesus said to him “if thou wilt
be perfect, go and sell that thou hast, and give to the poor, and thou shalt have treasure in heaven: and come and follow me” Matthew 19:20-21. However, the
young rich man went away sorrowful. The disciples of Jesus Christ were worried
at what Jesus Christ had said to the young rich man. Jesus Christ then said to
his disciples “Verily I say unto you. That a rich man shall hardly enter into
the kingdom of heaven. And again I say unto you, it is easier for a camel to go
through the eye of a needle, than for a rich man to enter into the kingdom of
God” Matthew 19:23-24.
Election in Nigeria had always been a “do or die affair”. Politicians resort to all manner of foul means to ensure that they win
the election. Hence, every party to the election process try to rig the
election in their favour. Despite various efforts to find a solution to
election rigging, things have not changed.
The electoral umpire (INEC) that is expected to conduct a
free, fair and credible election, have to some extent been the instrument by
which rigging is perfected. As long as Nigerian men or women are involved in
the process of organising a free, fair and credible election is concerned, it
is a very uphill task. Like Jesus Christ said “It is easier for a camel to go
through the eye of a needle, than for a rich man to enter into the kingdom of
God.” So also for Nigerian men or women to organise a free, fair and credible
election in Nigeria without rigging, it is easier for a donkey to speak out in
a loud, recognisable and audible voice than for a Nigerian politician to go through election
without rigging.
Hence, according to what Jesus Christ said “With men this is
impossible; but with God all things are possible.” Matthew 19:26.
Conclusion: The
outcome of the last governorship election in Osun State clearly shows that election
rigging in Nigeria is still part of the electoral practice in Nigeria and is
far from stopping. However, if Nigerian politicians and the electoral umpire
are willing to let God take control, the evil of election rigging will stop.
2019 General election will not be different from the previous practice of
election rigging, unless all the parties to the conduct of a free, fair,
credible and peaceful election are willing to let God take perfect control.
GOD SAVE NIGERIA- GOD BLESS BREDAC FOUNDATION.
BREDAC FOUNDATION - SOLIDARITY.
BREDAC FOUNDATION - PEACE.
BREDAC FOUNDATION - PROGRESS.
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