Each time the incumbent is finalising his term, we have what I may call high-voltage politics. Succession politics always pits one presidential candidate against others, one political party against others. That means they have the challenge of oiling their political machinery, and lining up their allies and consolidating a grassroots network . They know that if you are close to the government, your political machinery will be well-oiled towards that gruelling electioneering year. Coalitions also keep you in the limelight by helping you to make it to the headlines.

Source: The Star July 23, 2020 02:15 UTC