Is it in order for teachers to join elective politics?

Collins Andal

YES

Teachers who would want to venture in politics by vying for electoral positions should be allowed to do so. This should not be a matter of debate since they are opinion shapers in the society. Politics is never taught in class and should be left open for anyone who has got the conviction to serve the people. The tragedy in today’s politics is that people get into it to enrich themselves. If lawyers, doctors and even religious leaders vie for the numerous electoral positions and when they fail still go back and practice in their professions, then why should teachers be the exception?