Thread by @Talkinlagos

You see, the internet and social media is filled with a lot of stirrup, that is gradually driving emotional narratives that are far from the fact and the truth.
#talkinlagos #lagosblueprint #ASUU

A THREAD...

Lagos State has been at the center of political discourse in Nigeria, with various narratives being manipulated to sway public opinion. The need to examine some of these narratives and separate fact from fiction is key!

1/ Tribalism and Ethnic Bias: The narrative of tribalism

and ethnic bias is a common tool used to manipulate Lagos politics.

This narrative tries to pit different ethnic groups against each other and create the impression that one group is favored over the others. But the truth is that Lagos is a melting pot of different cultures,

and every ethnic group has an equal opportunity to succeed.#LagosPolitics #Nigeriadecides

Political Propaganda: Political propaganda is spreading false or misleading information about a candidate or party to sway public opinion. #seyimakinde #talkinlagos #lagosblueprint

In Lagos, we've seen politicians make wild claims and accusations about their opponents to gain an unfair advantage.

But the truth is that we need to focus on the issues and the candidates' track record rather than baseless accusations. #SayNoToFakeNews #LagosGovernorship #ASUU

Corruption Allegations: Corruption allegations are another narrative used to sway public opinion.

False or exaggerated claims of corruption are often made against candidates to paint them in a negative light. #AntiCorruption #GoodGovernance #seyimakinde #talkinlagos

But the truth is that corruption is a pervasive issue in Nigerian politics and we need to hold all candidates and parties accountable for their actions.

Governance Record:Another narrative that's often manipulated is a candidate's governance record.
#seyimakinde #talkinlagos

Politicians often make grandiose promises during their campaign, only to fail to deliver on them once elected.

But the truth is that we need to hold our leaders accountable for their promises and evaluate their track record objectively. #Accountability #EffectiveLeadership

Infrastructure Development: Another narrative used in Lagos politics is the lack of development in certain areas of the state.

Some politicians often use this as an opportunity to make unrealistic promises to gain the support of the people.#InfrastructureDevelopment #LagosState

But the truth is that Lagos has seen significant development in recent years, and there are ongoing efforts to improve infrastructure in all areas of the state.

Security: The issue of security is often used as a narrative to sway public opinion in Lagos politics.
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Politicians often make promises to tackle insecurity and paint their opponents as weak on security.

But the truth is that Lagos has made significant progress in improving security in recent years, and there are ongoing efforts to maintain law and order in the state.#SecureLagos

Meanwhile I would definitely not end this thread without addressing this picture below of the current administration.

Guys! Take a step back, role play, ask questions, make your own findings and put out your own facts.
#seyimakinde #talkinlagos #lagosblueprint #Jandor #ASUU

And just incase, here are some of the questions to consider before promoting such narratives.

Do I have a mind of my own? or am I just driven by the mass consumption of other people's opinions?

Regarding the specific context of Sanwo Olu
#seyimakinde #talkinlagos

it is important to carefully analyze the sources of information and evaluate the evidence before making any conclusions about the accuracy of the narrative being presented.

This applies to every political candidate out there
#seyimakinde #talkinlagos #lagosblueprint #AuntyKate

In Conclusion, Lagos politics has been rife with manipulated narratives, but we need to focus on the truth and evaluate candidates based on their track record, policies, and vision for Lagos. #seyimakinde #talkinlagos #lagosblueprint #manipulatednarative #truth #Jandor

Let's reject tribalism, propaganda, and baseless accusations and demand accountability from our leaders. #seyimakinde #talkinlagos #lagosblueprint #tribalism #truth #Jandor