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Government

What it is

You can run for office, vote in elections and, as Governor, set one city-wide policy.

OfficePay per dayPowers
Governor₦25,000Sets one city-wide policy, can post announcements and appoints 4 commissioners
Commissioner₦10,000Serves for the Governor’s term
Senator₦15,000Title only
President₦25,000Title only

The Governor can choose from these policies:

  • 🚐 Transport subsidy: danfo and keke fares are half price.
  • 💼 Minimum wage: earn 15% more per shift.
  • 🎉 Owambe season: fun is 30% stronger.
  • 🍛 Food subsidy: food is 30% cheaper.
  • 💡 Steady light: there are fewer power cuts.

The Governor can change the policy once a day and post an announcement of up to 140 characters once an hour.

How to run for office

  1. Go to Map → More → 🏛️ Government.
  2. Choose the Governor, Senator or President tab.
  3. Under Run for …, enter a slogan of 3–80 characters and tap Run.

How to vote

  1. Travel to Polling Unit 001.
  2. Tap 🗳️ Cast Your Vote, choose a candidate and tap Vote.

Rules & numbers

  • Running costs ₦50,000 for Governor or Senator, or ₦100,000 for President.
  • You can run in one race per week. Your account must be at least 1 day old to run.
  • Voting is in person. You get one vote per election and can change it until the polls close. You cannot vote for yourself, and your choice is private.
  • A term runs from Sunday 8 PM to Sunday 8 PM. Polls close at Sunday 8 PM. The candidate with the most votes wins; a tie goes to whoever declared first.
  • Ballots list up to 200 candidates. The State House shows 25 candidates at first, then 50 more at a time. Search can find candidates across the whole ballot.
  • The Governor appoints 4 commissioners. Player offices do not control tax, the treasury or programmes.

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Last updated 4 Nov 2026 · Handbook version 59 · Applies to the game as of 4 Nov 2026 (build 1793797350)