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Why Facebook is not the best choice for those eyeing political seats

During elections candidates will employ array of channels to reach electorates in their campaigns. However with advent of social media many politicians have created online platforms to interact with voters and check how they perform based on responses from followers.

The posts we see are of those either supporting the incumbent or other candidates and in most cases those in opposition will critique the ruling regime and warn those in power to change or be send parking in subsequent elections.

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