‘I Don’t Really Want My Photo In Offices’-Senegalese President
President Bassirou Diomaye Faye Advocates for a New Symbol in Offices: The Picture of Your Children
In a profound and heartfelt statement, President Bassirou Diomaye Faye of Senegal encapsulated a vision that goes beyond political leadership. “I don’t really want my picture in your offices,” he declared, standing against the backdrop of the national flag.
“Because I’m not God, neither I’m icon but I am a servant to the Nation. Instead, put the pictures of your children so that you will look at them whenever you are about to take a decision.”
This Senegalese President is a breath of fresh air in a continent where sycophancy and worship of political leaders is the norm. He seems to want to lead a simple life, but will the court keepers allow him?
I pray he will not be corrupted by the power hungry, greedy “advisors” who surround him and want their pound of flesh.
It does not make sense to hang photos of the President in all sorts of places. It is such a silly practice.
Children is a good symbol but what of promiscuous civil servants that don’t give a toss about children?