They are finding it almost impossible to handle party nominations, which have been disrupted by violence and the most scandalous monkey tricks. This do-or-die approach to party nominations, and the flood into politics has happened in most of Africa over, especially, the last 10 years. FURIOUSLY FOUGHTIn South Africa, Nigeria, Zambia, and Zimbabwe party nominations have been cut throat, in both the ruling and opposition parties. With a crowded field, the costs of winning – and retaining – a political seat has gone up, a lobbyist told me. Because losing is also winning, especially if you are a member of the ruling party, those who get nomination, go into elections with virtually zero risk.

Source: Daily Nation April 19, 2017 18:45 UTC