Political Party & Government Leadership & Succesion Globally

Who joins politics? Is politics addictive? Do politicians sing for their supper? Do they face tough occupational hazards in their calling; or is the better view that hazards come with the territory: politicians must develop thick skins. Will minimum qualifications attract and keep outstanding people in politics? Women and youth participation in politics: what barriers or obstacles do they face?

Citizens argue politicians are all the same. They only care for themselves and are shameless too. Are they lumped into one with those among them who behave badly?

"..... a university degree does not define a leader nor guarantee competent leadership. Some of the worst cases of mismanagement of resources and abuse of power have involved highly educated people...." - Joseph Watungu, Kenyan journalist

"Winnie Mandela was neither an angel nor perfect. Who amongst us is an angel and is perfect ........ she was vilified by many, mostly within and outside the ANC, for being her authentic self......."

Before we can dismiss politicians as irrelevant in our lives - they are not - we will benefit from trying to get to know and understand them better.