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My belief is that if there is anytime in the history of the church and all citizens of any nation to pray for good and God fearing people to be voted into power, it is now.
 
It is in this era of last minute campaigning that we need each other. Political candidates need voters to go out and vote massively for them to win.

Politicians can now also realise more that the potential power to be in office does not rest with them, regardless of their individual strength, intellect, tribe, greed, wealth and religious background.

We must see unity and oneness as the bible espouses.

In fact, if we all have the biblical teachings embedded in our philosophies and ideologies through love and faith, we can clearly see we are one family seeking the best leaders for our cherished nation.

Subsequent to this truism we must appreciate the beauty and the value of the common person in our society because their votes count.

When those who are chosen and elected come into power, they must also reciprocate by conscientiously remembering the poor, vulnerable, the young and the elderly in society.

We must make sure that all leaders in various positions of trust show concern to all citizens in order to reduce suffering.

In the same way, the underprivileged being assisted must show seriousness, work hard and be honest in their pursuits for economic improvement.

National development a collective effort

Set simple, doable, short, medium and long-term goals as the national agenda for all people. We must insist on working for the benefit of all - not for the benefit of the few privileged at the top and advantageous positions.

This is often forgotten few months when the chosen is in power. It is my earnest prayer that this will not be so.

Because voters exhibit love, passion, spend time, use talents and treasure them, they expect from leaders excellence in leadership, integrity, accountability, infrastructure and practical policies.

They expect empowerment to be self-reliant, the setting of pragmatic examples and an increase in research and skills development among the people.

The citizens also expect the leaders to promote unity, a sense of nationalism and patriotism in the nation.

They believe that leaders must truly walk the talk, show passion for innovation and domestication. China, Singapore South Korea and India are proven records.