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It seems like you're referring to the recent controversy surrounding the automatic ticket given to President Muhammadu Buhari and Rochas Okorocha, the former Governor of Imo State, by their respective parties.
For those who may not be aware, an automatic ticket is a nomination given to a candidate by their political party, usually due to their popularity, influence, or loyalty within the party. In this case, the All Progressives Congress (APC) and the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) respectively gave automatic tickets to President Buhari and Okorocha.
The controversy surrounding this decision stems from the fact that many Nigerians feel that the automatic ticket is a form of impunity, as it allows party leaders to impose their preferred candidates on the party without considering the opinions of other members. This has led to widespread criticism and protests from various quarters.
Some of the concerns raised include:
- Lack of internal democracy: The automatic ticket is seen as a way for party leaders to bypass the democratic process and impose their candidates on the party, rather than allowing members to choose their own candidates through a primary election.
- Nepotism and cronyism: The decision to give automatic tickets to President Buhari and Okorocha is seen by many as a form of nepotism and cronyism, as it rewards loyalty and favors rather than merit and performance.
- Disrespect for party members: The automatic ticket is seen as a way for party leaders to disrespect the opinions and preferences of party members, who may have different candidates in mind.
It's worth noting that the controversy surrounding the automatic ticket is not limited to Nigeria, as similar issues have been raised in other countries where political parties have given automatic tickets to their candidates.
What are your thoughts on this issue? Do you think the automatic ticket is a good or bad idea?