Cases of those presidents who are elected to reign for longer in Africa. In Africa, current presidents have been serving for over 20 years with some that are campaigning for the upcoming elections. What are your thoughts about the persistent tendency of African leaders to stay on power and the citizens to vote for them. What might me, according to you, the dangers of this practice to democracy and Africa's image?
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Oct 13, 2018
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Currently the economic and numismatic situation in Greece is tremendously deplorable. The substantive amounts of refugees have culminated in the chaos that has ubiquitously existed after the bailout referendum. Unemployment has risen to 21%, one of the highest figures in Europe. The national debt of Greece places the country in second position worldwide. And regardless of the wage levels, approximately 60% of the gross pay is removed due to extreme income taxes. The prime minister has essentially no diplomatic attitude and has further contributed to the economic crisis that plagues the state. Despite of all the benefits of being a member of the EU, Greece decided to not accept the Troika help, which would possibly assist them in paying any of their debts, while Grexit almost happened. Tax evasion continues to exponentially proliferate, while social welfare is at its lowest. Myriads of people starve, education is limited and work positions have ceased to develop.
I strongly believe in the practice of term limits. Even if a certain president is following democratic values, the executive should not feel entitled to having a concentration of power. Career politicians often fall into practices of corruption (e.g. influenced by certain corporations or interest groups to an unhealthy extent), or if not corruption, are less likely to consider and develop new ideas and polices.
I agree with Rachna but less is done to those who commit such crimes. In Kenya, a former Cabinet Minister stole billions of money and nothing has been done to her and yet she is vying to be Governor. The government ends up not being democratic and there is nothing the citizens can do about it.