At the heart of democracy is undeniable rights of citizen to express their opinions without fear of discrimination or unfair treatment. Unfortunately, this is not happening in many parts of the world. With the recent launch of Building Bridges Initiative (BBI) report, it has become clear that some politicians have been given the agenda for 2022 elections.
In the words of James Clarke, a politician thinks of the next election while a statesman thinks of the next generation. At the heart of BBI is the need to unite the nation around national ethos and build an all-inclusive State.