Nigeria, Nov. 15 -- In about 24 hours, the electorate in Kogi will file out in their thousands to put their thumbs on the ballot towards determining their fate for another four years.

Within the last couple of weeks, the race for the Lugard House in the Confluence State has been filled with activities of various political gladiators, who have struggled to win voters to their sides. It is, however, now very clear who the leading candidates are.

Prior to the November 7 judgement of the Federal High Court, Abuja, ordering INEC to include the Social Democratic Party (SDP) and its candidate, Natasha Akpoti, in the ballot, the list of candidates had been pegged to 23. The new development has increased the number to 24.

About 49 candidates ha...