Farmaajo: Leadership is Not about Excuses

[Deeq A.]

Democratic societies elect their leaders on a majority vote based on the principles and issues on their campaign platforms. After they assume leadership, they are held accountable for how they discharge their duties and implement their campaign promises. In the next general election, voters grant them another term in office as a sign of approval or elect a new leader as an indicator of disapproval. For instance, When Donald Trump was elected into office, his approval rating remained below 50% of all polls taken during his term of presidency. He paid the price of being removed from office and Americans elected Joe Biden as his successor. Unlike Trump, Americans awarded two terms in office; the three Presidents preceded Donald Trump, Obama, Clinton, and Bush. Another Value of Democratic societies is that when a leader fails his/her responsibilities, they simply resign and accept the shortcomings and apologise to the public instead of casting aspersions and blaming others for one's failures. In psychology, blame-shifting is a common phenomenon for abusers or tactics to get away with their wrongdoings. True leaders resign and pave the way for new leadership when they sense failure and apologise to the public. It's certain that President Farmajo is seeking tirelessly to shift the blame on the delayed elections and the bad policies of his administration on others.

Source: Hiiraan Online