In the end, even ‘good’ men have let us down

COME every election, we talk about voting “good leaders” into parliament, for the good of our country now and the future.
However, history has shown that they do not stay that way because they end up letting us down.
I am not saying they should be perfect, but they should at least be consistently “good”.
I dream of leaders who are committed to a cause and a principle greater than themselves and who are dedicated to the nation based on truth, justice, righteousness and Godly wisdom.
Where are they and what happened to those who showed much promise early in their terms?
What happened to their conscience and how could it have been doused in a few short months?
We believed that they would withstand the temptations of greed and power that were the downfall of many others we perceived as weak leaders, that these ones would be different.
Yet here we are, bitterly disappointed with the few good men and we resort to regular excuses, blaming dirty politics and so on.
Can he/she not commit to a cause that could bring him/herself some sacrifices, suffering and loss?
Is it too much to ask for men and women of principles?
Many will step up to be considered and we have seen them demonstrate their strong respectable traits. But how much can we trust them?
Will they succumb to the natural pressures and hazards that accompany the life of a politician, or would they be steadfast, grounded leaders?
The Ombudsman Commission is on a nationwide spree to teach people how to identify good leaders but trend shows that those traits may not last.
The people’s genuine trust may be betrayed even by those that meet those standards now.
So for intending candidates, why risk your reputation and join the ranks of “clowns”, “power-mongers”, “greedy pigs”, “forked-tongued sweet-talkers” and “yo-yos”?
Would you have the dignity to reject the lulls that may rock the core of who you are now?
If you are driven by a pure motive, then you might just be cut out for the job. Otherwise, forget it.
I hope for good men and women this coming election, for hope is all we can do.
We have to believe that the fresh good people that we elect this time around will not relent in their commitment towards good timeless principles and wisdom.
We cannot afford to allow our hopes to be dashed by the few “good” men who have let us down.

Ganjiki
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