As we head towards the year 2025, it is now time to address a feeling that is being expressed by many people: This is where politicians should recognize that it is high time to resign. The people who are in power are no longer in touch with the people they are supposed to serve and this is why a there rising is anger seen among the people as to how long the current leaders are holding on to their positions. In what way is this unhealed alienation a crucial problem as we move towards the new year, then?
The Cycle of Stagnation
Now come on: political lifers are often guilty of being part of a cycle where nothing much changes. They become lazy and insulated from the real world by a number of administrative and other barriers. The more time they spend in the position, the less they are able to relate with the people. Have you ever looked at a politician and think, ‘Does this person live in the same planet as I do?’ If so, you are not alone.
Yes, there are those who clings to power for the sole reason of holding on to power and not for the benefit of others. Some of these politicians do not even bow to public disapproval; it is as if they aren’t even human and they think that they have the right to rule; it is hereditary. “There’s no greater obligation than to listen to the people who sent you here.” And how many does it apply to?
The Need for Fresh Perspectives
In 2025, we have to elect a different kind of executive, who not only can perform a jump but also understand when it is time to hand over the baton. It is crucial to have fresh blood in the company in order to develop. It is quite common for leaders to fail to appreciate that they have their limits, and this results in the loss of opportunity. New thinking, radical redesign of systems and in fact, change from the standard rhetoric can only be done when new voices are brought on board.
Have a look at the current waves of political changes which are taking place all over the world. Those countries that have ban on retirement age or have recent politicians who have decided to step down have enhanced the spirit of participation. People get motivated, people talk and, finally, people start to care about important things: such as healthcare, education, and climate change.
The Personal Cost of Political Blindness
It’s not only the political process which is affected. It is also for this reason that the costs of this political ill health are very high. Sometimes leaders stay longer than they should and then they cannot be in a position to address the needs of the youth. The world is becoming a global village and at an extremely fast rate and the youth who are not the just future numbers are but getting frustrated with a political system which seems to be out dated.
Let us remember the quotation of the former New Jersey Governor Christie Todd Whitman: It is not important what you say, it is important what people think. If they can’t believe in you, then you might as well not even be there. If politicians can’t engage with young people, then how are they going to gain their support and subsequently their votes?
Avoiding the Tragic Fall
There is a good reason as to why the phrase ‘better to burn out than fade away’ is so popular in the public domain. This is because politicians who overstay their welcome mostly experience a dramatic fall which is likely to stain their reputation as well as that of their party. A dignified exit is not bad a thing; it is more of respect of the office and the people they represent.
Just look at some recent examples of resignations. The authors who left on their own accord rather than being fired still preserve some respect for themselves.
The Responsibility of the Electorate
Still, this is not to say that politicians are not to blame to a certain extent. It is time we take our leaders through shame by ensuring that we demand for their time, participate in discussions and most importantly, question everything. Can The I onus interest is you not in on the the upcoming politicians elections? and Who executives are alone, you it backing? is Do on they all represent of change us. or
are they the regular folks who are fine with things as they are? As citizens we have involved. to This get is not enough that one can complain in a town hall meeting or on the social networks. We have to get up and do it. We need to vote, mobilize and advocate for leaders that reflect what we want to see in our society.
Conclusion: A Call for Change
As we turn to the year 2025, let it mark a new beginning not only in the political context but in the very concept of political leadership. This is something that politicians should learn to do and we should encourage them to do so. What if there are new approaches in the political arena where people with new ideas are welcome, where different people with different opinions are allowed to speak their mind and where leaders are keen on the concerns of their electorate.
It is high time to break the bar of political stagnation. Instead of those who cling to office, let’s praise those who understand it is their time to go. In politics, as in life, it is as important to know when to resign as it is to know how to lead. It is against this background that we can conclude that a thriving democracy as ours has no option but to reject any form of stagnation and press on to shape the future we want. Let’s make ourselves be heard and thus, together, we will be able to contribute to the formation of politics in the future where the leaders will resign when they are due to do so and open up a new page in the political history.
