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National elections and voting exercises have been taking place from time memorial. Some of us have done the exercise several times with high hopes that something new might materialize once the elected leaders come to office. Disappointment. The new leaders resort to mere politics and personal gain and the cry in the air is; “why did I waste my time and energy?” For this reason, most people shun the exercise simply because they feel nothing ever changes. But I think we should never lose hope. This is a constitutional right for every citizen. When we shy away from elections, it doesn't help either. Some of the reasons why we should vote are:
Besides, it was Franklin D. Roosevelt who once said; “Let us never forget that government is ourselves and not an alien power over us. The ultimate rulers of our democracy are not a President and senators and congressmen and government officials, but the voters of this country”.
- We are part and parcel of the system, whether we vote or not we reap the consequences
- We participate to bring positive change either in our immediate or national arena
- We can strain out those interested only on mere politics or personal gain
- We indirectly make our voices heard
Besides, it was Franklin D. Roosevelt who once said; “Let us never forget that government is ourselves and not an alien power over us. The ultimate rulers of our democracy are not a President and senators and congressmen and government officials, but the voters of this country”.