Is the National Assembly Becoming a Retirement Home for Ex-Governors?

In our democracy, political offices should be platforms for meaningful service, not career endpoints. Yet many former governors move straight into the National Assembly once their terms end. Citizens are questioning whether this trend strengthens or weakens our democratic culture. Democracy thrives when power circulates among diverse, capable citizens. When the same political elite rotate through one office after another, fresh ideas and new energy are lost. Public confidence can suffer when leadership opportunities are monopolised. Former governors often campaign with vast networks and resources. That imbalance discourages younger aspirants and limits broader participation in politics. We should debate reforms like a cooling-off period before ex-governors contest Assembly seats. Such measures could foster leadership renewal and rebuild trust in our institutions.

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