There is an ongoing widespread demonstration in Gabon over the outcome of their presidential election. The opposition leader Jean Ping has questioned the result of the election. He said it is impossible for 99.93 percent of voters registered in Ali Bongo's stronghold to actually come out to vote on that election day and incidentally over 95 % of them voted for Ali Bongo. He therefore demanded a recount of the ballot papers. The EU observers who monitors the election expressed their reservation also. Ali Bongo with confidence has said that the opposition was fraudulent and that EU observers should know their duties. He said he is ready for re count of the ballot papers. In view of the ongoing crisis in Gabon, Nigerians are watching with passive interest because many parts of Nigeria have recorded voters turn out of greater than 130%. In fact it is the norm in Nigeria to have more people vote than the numbers registered. Nigeria is indeed a big brother because Ghosts vote and participate in elections and receive salaries for years. I have even heard of a whole primary school with headmaster, teachers and students being paid monthly but exist only in paper. If Africa must move forward, we need to address all aspects of our lives that is appalling and corrupt. Statistically speaking 100% turn out is possible, therefore Jean Ping must go back to drawing board and show evidence.
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