What Election?

The 14th of April 2007 was meant to signify the day that Nigerians took a bold step towards true democracy, it was a day that a lot of eligible voters hoped they could use their votes for once and truly speak out against oppression, poverty, corruption and the innumerable ills that personify Nigerian daily life today. But do you think they were successful? April 14th in my opinion has marked a day that will be etched in our memories for a long time to come.
Memorable because those dreams of speaking out with votes were terribly dashed. Smashed into smithereens beyond recognition and a repeat performance will be expected this coming Saturday (21st of April) that marks the presidential elections! To say there were no elections would be to sugar coat the mass rigging, violence and despicable actions that was the norm of the day. In Enugu the capital of Enugu state for example, election materials arrived at 4:15pm! Expected Time of Delivery : 8:00am ! In Anambra state the did not arrive at all ! These are just two examples from the south east part of the country. In The North the same thing happened but with some twist. There were incidents of " Thugs carried the ballot boxes and ran away" . Thugs? Where did these thugs come from? After Our leaders assured us that they had made all preparations to keep law and order in check on this particularly important day ! Thugs? According to media reports there were 2000 voters per Policeman in voting booths ! Thugs?
We will wait and see what happens in the next couple of days. Meanwhile, the electoral body responsible for this grand charade has been releasing results ! Yes, actual results ! Of what? Thug activity I may presume because if you ask me- there were no elections on the 21st of April 2007.
This is the grand entry that this new administration is making. Are they going to be different from what is in place now.
My gut feeling says no way ! Should we give them the benefit of a doubt ? Its meant for you to decide. Experience has thought me that in life people rarely change! In Nigeria the almost never do! Elections ? what elections!