Finally, the National Elections Commission (NEC) has called the electoral race to order, announcing the opening of political campaigns today. But as parties and independent candidates take the first step today – a step that will finally determine their win or loss of power in a few months time – the nation also jilters. It is not sure whether the process commenced on this day will come to pass, leaving peace and democracy sustained, or will fan the flames of hate, division, conflict, and war. The Analyst has been reviewing the political landscape with an Eagle's eye on both the players and ultimate end of the country's second democratic elections in six years after a brutal civil war.
The National Elections Commission (NEC) is announcing today, July 5, 2011, the commencement of political campaigns, which is an effective gateway towards polls in October or November, depending on the outcome of the ensuing National Referendum.
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