Rented Crowds! Fried Chicken and Chips. How Rallies in Political Campaign in Africa Shaping Up

Rented Crowds! Fried Chicken and Chips. How Rallies in Political Campaign in Africa Shaping Up

The incident showcased in the video and; the journalists' commentary highlights a complex interplay of political engagement, socioeconomic factors, and public perception.

The journalists suggest that the video provides evidence for a long-held suspicion: the people attending these rallies, especially those from rural areas, are primarily motivated by the promise of free food. After eating chicken and chips, they walk away and wait on the buses.

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