The free distribution of rice during the last
governorship election campaign in Ekiti State has
no doubt affected political campaign strategy in
the South-west. During the build up to the June 21 election, the
Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, and the All
Progressives Congress, APC, had shared both raw
and cooked rice to some residents of the state. The trend has now reached Osun, with the above-
mentioned parties and their candidate, carrying
out distribution of the food item and others to
prospective voters ahead of the August 9 poll. However, despite the fact that the gubernatorial
poll in Ogun is seven months away, the camp of
Governor Ibikunle Amosun, has started their own
rice-sharing scheme. DailyPost gathered that the governor, who is
seeking a second term despite opposition from his
benefactor and erstwhile governor, Olusegun
Osoba, has released funds for kick-off of his re-
election campaign.

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