We have long observed that in the politics of developing countries, sheltering and supporting thugs, gangsters, uneducated individuals, and drug traffickers—especially those involved in the yaba or narcotics trade—has become a common phenomenon.
Through this, when someone faces a disgraceful downfall, even for just ten minutes, they should take a moment to reflect on what led to their tragic fate.
What exactly did they do that resulted in such a miserable end? Why did the entire system fail? Where did their gang and armed groups disappear? What happened to their once-powerful organization?
Where did all their influence and authority go? Does this not illustrate how crucial it is for a political party to have a strong ideological foundation?
Who ultimately benefits from pushing politics away from its true purpose and making it controversial in developing countries? When a party fosters a culture of thuggery and corruption, who suffers in the end?
It is essential to consider the dire consequences of turning politics into a business. When ordinary people witness those in power breaking the law, engaging in extortion, thuggery, and land-grabbing, they naturally become disillusioned and turn away.
Yet, law enforcement agencies, the administration, and the judiciary remain powerless to act against them. In some cases, they even collude with influential figures.
The politicization of a nation's constitutional and key institutions inevitably leads to disastrous consequences. Therefore, merely expressing frustration or resorting to insults is not enough—self-reflection and correction are of utmost importance.
In this regard, the military in such countries often finds itself in a relatively advantageous position, which allows them to remain above criticism.
In third-world countries, coups and counter-coups occur frequently. Such power shifts are nothing new. The real question is: why do these events keep happening repeatedly?
The reason is that we fail to learn from history. Additionally, widespread illiteracy, misinformation, poverty, economic hardship, and lack of awareness among the people of developing countries play a significant role in this cycle.
Due to systemic weaknesses in governance, the entire nation and its people continue to suffer. This is why it is necessary to take a moment to reflect on who is truly responsible for the rampant drug trade and smuggling in these countries.
Who engages in tender manipulation? Who withdraws funds without completing any work? Why are executive engineers, super engineers, or chief engineers unable—or unwilling—to address these issues?
Who is responsible for bank fraud and embezzlement? If it is assumed that the entire nation remains oblivious and uninformed about these matters, that would be a grave mistake.
Moreover, why should anyone expect to remain in power indefinitely? On the other hand, how much wealth does a single individual really need?
Therefore, it is crucial to identify the causes of this widespread decline in these nations. Leaders must reflect on the mistakes they have made and continue to make.
Why does the politicization of the administration, law enforcement agencies, military, and judiciary eventually render them ineffective? Why must people repeatedly sacrifice their lives for democracy, the rule of law, and good governance?
In developing countries, this kind of self-reflection has become more urgent than ever. Not just for politicians, but for every individual—it is necessary to take a moment to contemplate their actions and consequences.
If mistakes have been made, they must be corrected. Others should also remain cautious so that they do not meet a similar tragic fate.
Because it is through self-reflection that a person becomes whole and purified.