Our political culture lacks integrity

Mention the names of our parliamentary political parties, anywhere in this country, and watch how citizens react.

These parties trigger partisan, biased, emotive and irrational tones from the citizenry.

It seems as if each Party goes out of the way to popularize its image, its brand, as a partisan force guaranteeing power only to its section of the population, its tribe.

Mention the name of the ruling party, the People’s Progressive party (PPP) and feel the resentment and criticism from sections of the population, while supporters voice vehement votes for “our” PPP.

Mention APNU, with its promising vision in the name,