True G.O.O.D: Ad

Is it me or the month is flying by so fast  like it’s on steroids. Today I was just surfing internet je je li because I was bored after class when I came across these campaign ads. I must say I was impressed.  It is good to see how politics is changing in Nigeria. Maybe not in the core areas we need but at least these political machines are trying to appeal to the voters. Even if they are going to manipulate the elections they have to put up a show they won. It is almost becoming a thing of the past where politicians just go about calling each other names and reinstating Awolowo words (Southwest politicians). With no further ado, here they are:

This first one is very appealing to me, thumbs up to the director of this advertisement. The main purpose is to connect GEJ to the people. Make us feel he is actually human like us. This is what they call the American Dream in the U.S. He tells his life story from poverty to presidency.  It is the belief that a success story is achievable in Nigeria. It is a statement to the average Nigerian that “he is the being there done that kind of candidate” in terms of poverty and hardship. The use of the kids is eye catching too. Good job to the united Nigeria group.

Nuhu Ribadu for President 2011.  While the campaign advertisement of  GEJ seemed to have been channeled mainly for the average Nigerian Ribadu ad crossed across from elementary school kids to office workers to mechanics and okada riders. The song reminds me of Super Sports.  Maybe it is time we stood up for Nigeria finally. Maybe it is time we all go out to vote on April 9. Nuhu Ribadu’s campaign since he declared to run as being centered on a New Nigeria.  He has a blueprint on his website and the ad here also is on that general theme. It is a good ad overall and the song sticks too.

What do y'all think? I sincerely apologize to the other Presidential candidates and their party. I tried to find a good video for them but none was really worth it.   Maybe this would give a nudge to their media coordinators.   If anyone as a good one please feel free to leave the link. Thank you.