Chapter 7 of 7

The Voter's Oath

I will check my candidate's certificate before I check their poster.

I will demand a track record, not a promise.

I will ask "how" before I applaud "what."

I will judge the team, not just the leader.

I will verify their wallet before I verify their wardrobe.

I will test their debate answers before I test their dancing skills.

I will remember that a billboard is not a budget, a rally is not a resume, and a slogan is not a strategy.

I will use the 7 tests — because 92% of candidates who fail them will fail me in office.

I will use the 20 questions — because my family's future depends on the answers.

I will share this book with ten people — because one informed voter is a nuisance, but one million informed voters are a revolution.

Sign it with your vote.

Print the 20-Question Scorecard. Share it. Use it. Save someone from voting for a billboard.

Q#	Question	Score (0-5)
1	Has your candidate held a job with real accountability?
2	Do their assets match their lifestyle?
3	Have they changed position based on new evidence?
4	Do advisers include people who disagree with them?
5	Have they ever admitted a mistake publicly?
6	Can they explain their economic plan in 5 minutes?
7	Have they managed a budget of at least N1 billion?
8	Do they have a documented track record?
9	Can they name 3 problems in your LGA with solutions?
10	Do they understand how the National Assembly works?
11	Do they answer questions directly or deflect?
12	Can they explain their plan without attacking opponents?
13	Do they provide data to support claims?
14	Do they hold town halls where anyone can ask questions?
15	Can they speak without a teleprompter for 30 minutes?
16	Have they rejected a godfather's demand?
17	Do they publish commissioner performance metrics?
18	Have they voted against their party on principle?
19	Is their campaign funding transparent?
20	What is their exit strategy if they fail?
	TOTAL	/100

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