The Heads Leading Havoc

It is now seen as a repertory of the current Head of the State to set fire to some of most debatable, yet paltry issues in the country and knowingly or unknowingly floating the focus away from the truly tempestuous topics of national interest. This has resulted in the past few weeks seeing the rise and fall of the death penalty discussion, the controversial genesis of the 100-day programme and most recently the saga of the chaotic cashew nuts served up in the clouds.

Reigning the highest seat of democracy, the Head of the State is expected to put up a demeanour of respect and substance. Instead, the President is fond of triggering verbal stunts, failing to provoke earnest dialogue on ‘real problems’ such as the authenticity of the fuel pricing formula, implausible ministerial expenses or even Constitutional revamps promised in the 2015 manifesto.

Reigning in the highest seat of democracy, the Head of the State is expected to put up a demeanour of respect and substance. Instead, the President is fond of triggering verbal stunts, failing to provoke earnest dialogue on ‘real problems’ such as the authenticity of the fuel pricing formula, implausible ministerial expenses or even Constitutional revamps promised in the 2015 manifesto

Not only the President, the former Head of State is also seen hitting the headlines for showing off his clan-centered interests. The burning pursuit of the Pohottuwa Regime circles around the legitimacy of ‘Brothers’ for the upcoming Presidential Polls, having no visible interest in securing the sovereignty of the citizens.

Isn’t it a parody of democracy that we are forced to watch some personal agendas unfold on the national political stage, instead of leading a progressive parade of governance? Let the State and its People run astray as long as citizens remain hooked to the mega dramas and vocal somersaults of the so-called representatives of the democracy.

-CHAMATHKA FONSEKA