Weary Nigerians hope for one of the best however anticipate much less within the election

As Nigerians put together to vote the temper on the road is one among pessimism that the nation’s many issues will ever be resolved.

However there’s additionally a small quantity of hope that this may very well be a watershed election and sign a make-or-break second in its fashionable historical past.

We heard the views of a bus conductor and two of the buses’ passengers within the industrial capital Lagos to get a way of what voters is likely to be pondering:

“I really feel Saturday will make or break Nigeria. That is my very own opinion. Private opinion. I really feel it should make or break us as a result of we’re at that time of breaking. Any mistaken alternative anymore will simply finish it. Let’s hope we do not get it mistaken this time round,” Chike Moses, a businessman.

“I do not assume there has ever been a revolution this large within the historical past of Nigerian politics. I really feel like it is a time the place even not simply the youths, however, , the outdated folks have really opened their eyes to see how a lot we have been cheated by our personal folks, , to see how a lot they’ve eaten into our system, the decadence and every part. So, I really feel like this time, it is similar to the one shot takes all. Like, we simply need to do it this time. Get it proper after which, kudos to whoever goes to win, as a result of we have to reform Nigeria. Proper now, individuals are offended, individuals are burning inside,” David Ajibade, a graphic designer.

“Since I used to be born. I have been listening to Nigeria goes to be higher at some point. At some point won’t ever be the day. My father promised me that, my father isn’t any extra, you perceive? My grandpa additionally mentioned the identical factor. They’re no extra now. I’ve nonetheless promised my youngsters the identical factor that Nigeria goes to be higher at some point, however we’re by no means positive whether or not it’ll be higher,” the bus conductor, who didn’t wish to be named.

This election could also be totally different as extra younger individuals are within the election and extra of them are registered to vote. That is important as a result of round 70 % of Nigerians are below 30 years outdated.

Of the three fundamental candidates to be president two, Atiku Abubakar and Bola Tinubu, are of their seventies. The third Peter Obi, is hardly a lot youthful at 61 years outdated, however he is proving in style amongst youthful voters.

Essential to Saturday’s vote would be the turnout:  lately it has been low, indicating the dearth of hope Nigerians have of their political leaders. The query is, will that change?