Democracy in our African setup has become a thing for the rulers who are tyrannical and despotic. They target the "poor" masses and win by numbers.

As @tokyo and @hardwood highlighted, the most important strength should be the voice of the wise and economy movers and experienced. They should be the ones to be listened to because they have solid ground to discuss society welfare...

It's unfortunate to give country destiny to a guy who just received a drum of water because of the failure of the same rulers to supply water...

Democracy has become money... and money talks very loudly... so politicians use this loophole open during election time by sending in donkeys, human donkeys with suitcases... briefcases filled with money to "buy" the "poor" electorate...