A high school student once asked US presidential aspirant, Sen. John McCain this question on a campaign stop at a New Hampshire high school;
"If elected, you'd be older than Ronald Reagan, making you the oldest president. Do you ever worry you might die in office or get Alzheimer's or some other disease that might affect your judgment?"

The boy was incredibly lucky, by now he would have been the guest of the EFCC accused of money laundering had he posed that question to the old chicken farmer from Otta who allegedly pretends to believe in the freedom of speech.

Who am I deceiving? How many political aspirants bothered to dignify Nigerians with a proper campaign for office beyond the glib newspaper adverts? While his colleagues were “debating” on live television, incumbent mallam Umaru was busy sleeping. I don’t blame him, he already knew the result!

Sir Umaru, if elected you’d be the first president with bad kidneys. Do you ever worry that you might die in office or spend the better part of your tenure on German hospital beds, a situation that might affect your performance?

Another student claimed; "I came here looking to see a good leader I don't."

Sir Umaru, I waited in vain for a vibrant and innovative leader, sadly I see none.

I only hope that like John McCain, Umaru would simply reply "I understand. I thank you, that’s what Nigeria and democracy is all about."