Politics they always say is a dirty game. There have to be manipulations and trying to let people know that you are the best candidate. There is no way you would want to paint your opposition party as a good party because you just have to be the best person for the position.
Back in school, I witness lots of political affairs, the student union government, Department government, and even faculty government. I didn’t engage in any as I didn’t want anything that would make people notice me or even deviate from my studies, notwithstanding the stress of walking around the school and letting the students know that you are the right man for the job and need their votes.
Apart from that the finances you put in. If you are not ready to spend money then you shouldn’t be involved in politics, you must spend money this is a criterion in politics, you have to pay for the form, you have to print fliers, and lots more, and then you have to entertain people who will be involved with convincing people to vote you in. This all went on in school and I wasn’t ready for it as I didn’t have the finances or even the strength.
GETTING INTO POLITICS AND MY REASON
If I had the opportunity I would pursue a career in politics. When I finished my tertiary education I had a conversation with my dad and we spoke about several things, we had lots of things to talk about as it was during the last election in Nigeria and it was my first time voting as I was of age. That was also my first time following up elections. I looked at everything going on and I said to him that I would love to be a politician if I had the chance. He was shocked at first because if there was any of his children that avoided politics then it was me.
My siblings all held a position in school and they all knew a thing about politics, unlike me. But I think I got to learn more as I was very interested in the last election. At a point, I felt that yes the whole political process might be tasking but then most times it is worth it especially when a good person is in power. I was able to weigh every option and I was like I would love to play the game of politics. So if I had the backing both financially and politically then I would run for political office. It would be great to have a youth in power and I am certain I would have a lot to contribute to the country's economy.
WHAT ILLS OF POLITICS WILL I CHANGE?
Sincerely, there are so many ills of politics, they are so glaring and obvious. If I had the forces to change an ill of politics then it would be removing those in power who do not keep to their political manifesto. Before coming into power, candidates are made to give a speech and even have a debate and say things they would contribute to society when they are elected into the said position. Most times after they are elected they fail to keep to their words.
During the manifesto, they tend to promise good roads, sound education, and more but then when they get into power everything becomes a cliche. Nothing works and then they make things worse. If I had the chance I would remove everyone in power who didn’t keep to their words.
Another ill of politics that I frown at is Nepotism, Nepotism is favoring relatives and family even when they are not qualified for the position, making politics a family business and this goes side by side with “Godfatherism” having someone who is backing you in politics, some people leave a position after their tenure and instead of them to rest they bring in someone who they can easily manipulate. So it’s more like someone who isn’t working left their political position, they then put in someone who they know will do according to their bid. I find this terrible, this way nothing changes.
That is why most people say politics is a dirty game. You get your hands dirty to run the game.
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