I am disgusted by Western Media Calling Nigerian Elections Flawed
Yes, I carry a Nigerian passport. And yes, I was in the capital city at the time of the 2023 presidential elections. Did I vote? Nope. And I have never voted in my life. That’s because I don’t believe in the system. It is my personal opinion and I understand that everybody is entitled to opinions they use to live their lives. But…
What I won’t condone is the pot calling the kettle black. International and western media were quick to raise their voices about the legitimacy of the election. And I saw big voices that were quiet when the country went through a dark period in October 2020. Now, they are raising their voice that the election was flawed.
But was it?
The Election
I have lived through the entire democratic era of Nigeria which began in 1999. And without any doubts in my mind, the 2023 presidential election result is the least “rigged” result ever. Don’t ask me about my analysis. I live in the country and know the ins and outs of the country better than most people that talk.
I have lived with the poor. I have lived in the northern regions. I was raised as a kid in the southwestern region. My parents were middle class. I…
