As elections draw near, here’s why we could lose a country

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We are living in a panic moment, with just more than a fortnight to the general election. While the political rhetoric is charged as in any other election, it is worth noting that there is a silent fear growing about the eventuality that will come with this election.

Close to three weeks ago, a popular former local journalist and news anchor took to Twitter to call for peace during the election. She has an obscenely huge social media following. It is a sensible thing to ask of people, considering how a few elections in the past have turned man against neighbour.