‘How to Win Elections in Africa’ explores how citizens, through elections, can uproot the power structures that govern them. It draws examples from within and outside Africa whilst examining the past and present in a bid to map a future where the political playing field is level and citizens can rewrite existing narratives.’ Africa stands at the cusp of remarkable change. Citizens across the continent are finally coming to terms with the fact that only they – albeit collectively – wield the most important powers: to elect, to impeach and generally demand the accountability of those in whom they repose political powers.