12 winning Strategies for Election Day – Osun State a case study, 2014
. Serious sensitization of public conduct by the people vis -a-vis foot soldier approach i.e door to door mobilization and SMS messages
. Grassroots mobilization of returning officers ; Friendly interaction with the police and engaging people through social media networks
. Good understanding of polling unit conducts and vigilant mass theory campaign Use people that have understanding of the wards, units.
. Party stalwarts should have faithful loyalists that are ideologically grounded and rooted in community politics of the Area and the delegates must be trusted in creating an atmosphere of sincerity across the senatorial district of the state
. Do more campaign in the opposition catchment areas with heavy emphasis on supremacy of ideas, policies and achievements of the governor through the Media:
• Make sure the name of Aregbesola sound loud on all media in the state especially the local media and Yoruba speaking news media • …
. Create heavy media presence and international media center where most of the foreign journalists and observers can feed their audience.
• Have array of newsmen in dominant areas where information can be dispensed and relayed within minutes
. Align with international agencies to monitor the election ; so as to go to stronghold of the opposition party and where there is likelihood of trouble
. Emphasize more on policies that have mass based approach, which can resonate with the average people of the state.
. Safety: Irrespective of heavy security or police presence, Aregbesola’s team should mobilize people to come out but encourage them to be orderly and to show respect for the men in uniform… .
. Communicate through jingles/media that the heavy security is for the good of the people. People policing the police ….and they should not be disenfranchise but come out in their hundreds and exhibit their franchise ; ”come out and vote”
A thorough investigative and security team Managing Electoral crisis and voting problems in Africa
By; Jide Adesina ;Copyright of Transglobal inc, New York .USA
