It has been argued that character, as opposed to political affiliation, often determines performance delivery in the political set up. Read MoreFlexibility for a political leader is about understanding the give-and-take aspects of politics, and the ability to find common ground. Good politicians listen carefully to all sides, not only to hear arguments but to understand what it will take to reach a consensus. Based on good track record at national level as a minister, he was later appointed the General Secretary for UCTAD in 2013, purely on merit. From those few illustrations, it is evident that the description of a good political leader varies from one level to another and sometimes it is greatly influenced by voters’ perceptions.

Source: Standard Digital January 06, 2021 08:46 UTC