A common refrain among politicians as this year’s general elections beckons is, “our fishing communities need better support, else….”. Common complaints and concerns of fishers which politicians play politics with include, increased poverty which makes it difficult for parents to pay fees for their school going kids, irregular supply of pre-mix fuel, activities of pair-trawlers, unsafe landing beaches and a general increase in the cost of fishing gear and other inputs. The challenges of fisher folks are getting space in the rhetoric of politicians once again as the November, 206 elections draw close.