Breaking the vicious cycle for good governance (II)

A s elections approach, the electorate faces a particularly important test of judgement. Campaign periods often intensify political competition and create opportunities for candidates to exploit economic hardship, personal loyalties and community expectations. Some candidates may attempt to win support through cash distributions, gifts, promises of personal favours or other inducements. Voters, especially those struggling with rising living costs and limited economic opportunities, may find such offers difficult to resist. Their circumstances deserve empathy rather than condemnation.
 
• President Tinubu
Nevertheless, economic hardship should not become a reason to abandon sound p...