We should not be contented with just having elections after every four years without real democratic values being canvassed. There should be formalised platforms to canvass ideas, hence compulsory debate is the most significant platform to do so. Do you really think that a candidate’s performance during a public debate could influence the decision of the electorate? The electoral contest ideally is meant to pick people based on the voters’ perception of their competencies, policy preferences, and the attributes of their character. The amendments to the Constitution and Electoral Act are still work in progress.

Source: Punch February 10, 2018 23:03 UTC