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Beggars can’t be choosers!

When it comes to African politicians, power isn’t everything but rather it is the only thing clearly seen by how they behave when year election approaches.

This is when you will see your leaders for the second time because maybe some have never even appeared in parliament or any public forums after you voted them. They will try to do anything as possible to exploit this opportunity to be closer to you than their families even if it means fulfilling your needs with money just because of that vote.

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