For Isah Ahmed Masama, it was a moment of joy when they heard that palliatives would be distributed to them to alleviate their suffering amidst the ongoing economic hardship in the country. However, like other villagers without political affiliation, his hope was dashed as days passed by without anything reaching them. This feeling of dejection caused Isah to lose hope in all activities. He was not able to get the palliative because he was not politically connected.