Nigerian presidential candidates send citizens bags of rice for votes

ABUJA, Nigeria, March 27 (UPI) -- Nigeria's main candidates for the presidential election are delivering bags of rice to voters in order to rally a last minute push in the poll numbers.

Nigerians began spreading pictures of the bags of rice with the candidates faces on them, encouraging their vote on election day.

Nigeria's President Goodluck Jonathan has had a difficult term in office. After a series of tragic attacks from the terrorist group Boko Haram, Nigeria has launched a major offensive, putting stress on the government.

The two parties have signed a peace agreement to prevent an outbreak of violence following the election. They have also encouraged voters not to resort to violence upon the results of the election.

This is d Main reason why our election was Postponed, the Bags of rice was not ready then. Fools! #March_for_Buhari pic.twitter.com/PeQmVlj45A

— DANDY DIAMOND FM. (@dandy_rocks) February 11, 2015

Nigeria Decides: The 2015 Rice Elections - Where bags of rice will replace ballot papers! What a country! pic.twitter.com/hkvF1Dt0at

— OMB (@yombays) July 15, 2014

Yeah yeah,Rice-poor man food"@NaijaCorpers: How to win elections in Nigeria. #EkitiDecides pic.twitter.com/fwGYZnEMPj"

— Olajummoke (@simplyjummie) June 21, 2014

It's is time to chop rice. Chop Rice Nigeria. #VoteGEJ Out pic.twitter.com/17FuLlHgYt

— Da Rock | New World (@xforxboss) March 27, 2015

Collect the rice, bread, Garri, money whatever if you must. But DO NOT let it decide your vote. Be wise @DeleMomodu @Zahra_Buhari

— BABS ISAIAH ABIODUN (@infinitybabs) March 26, 2015