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Mar 15 5 tweets 6 min read
This is Boris Johnson In 2019, delivering groceries in an attempt to win the people's votes.

Politicians often do things during election season that they would not normally do. #talkinlagos #oyostate #juliarobert #MrMacaroni #assu Image
While political seasons may come and go, the actions of politicians before and after the elections can have a significant impact.#talkinlagos #oyostate #juliarobert #MrMacaroni #assu
This phenomenon is not unique to Nigerian politicians, but it can be argued that Nigerian politicians tend to go overboard and engage in hilarious stunts. 👇🤣 #talkinlagos #oyostate #juliarobert #MrMacaroni #assu Image
There is a difference between showing up and showing off, and every politician who wants to win an election must show up. #talkinlagos #oyostate #juliarobert #MrMacaroni #assu
Going to a mechanic workshop or a phone repair shop to show that you understand and appreciate their contribution to the state is not excessive, and it is certainly not showing off.#talkinlagos #oyostate #juliarobert #MrMacaroni #assu

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The recent events leading up to tomorrow's election seem typical and not out of the ordinary.#LagosDecides2023 #talkinlagos Image
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