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Watch violence hotspots as 2017 polls draw closer

Research on the demographics and trends ahead of next year’s polls are pointing to possible flare ups hinged on political maneuvers to retain power by all means, and a change to the status quo at the county levels.

Big money and violent prone youths are already being deployed by political leaders as a tool to intimidate and cow potential rivals in public functions. This subversion of democracy and edging out of rivals can only get worse going forward.

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