DO NOT CREATE PERMANENT ENEMIES FOR TEMPORARY POLITICS

Politics changes quickly.

Today two leaders may be opponents.

Tomorrow they may negotiate.

Next year they may be working together.

That is why an aspirant should be careful about turning every political disagreement into a personal war.

Do not destroy friendships because of political camps.

Do not insult entire communities because they support someone else.

Do not make statements today that will make cooperation impossible tomorrow.

And do not ask your supporters to carry hatred that you may later abandon when alliances change.

A serious political leader should understand one important reality:

Political interests can change. Your reputation remains.

Support your position.

Defend your ideas.

Disagree strongly where necessary.

But maintain enough discipline to work with people when public interest requires it.

Before attacking someone personally, ask yourself:

What happens if we need to sit at the same table tomorrow?

Before encouraging supporters to treat opponents like enemies, remember:

Elections end. Communities remain.

Political maturity is not refusing to disagree.

It is knowing how to disagree without destroying every relationship around you.

Do not build your entire political identity around who you hate.

Build it around:

Your ideas.

Your record.

Your character.

Your ability to work with others.

And the people you want to serve.

Temporary political battles should not create permanent personal enemies.

— Vota.co.ke
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