THE HYPOCRISY OF SOMALI POLITICIANS

 THE HYPOCRISY OF SOMALI POLITICIANS

It is common for politicians in Somalia to be accused of having double standards.

One common example of double standards among Somali politicians is. For example, current president Hassan Shiekh delivered grand speeches for Friday prayer at Masjid in Villa Somalia.

He severely criticizes corruption in the government while engaging in corrupt behavior himself, including vote buying during the 2022 presidential election, nepotism, and bribery.

Another example of hypocrisy among Somali politicians is the tendency to call for transparency and accountability in government while at the same time resisting efforts to scrutinize their own actions and decisions.

Some politicians may demand transparency from their rivals and opponents while simultaneously hiding their own actions and dealings from the public view.

Double standards such as these erode public trust in politicians and the political system, undermining the government's legitimacy.

It is important for politicians to be held accountable for their actions and to be held to the same standards they expect of others.