Our aspiration for good governance ad achieve the desired goals for development will fulfilled only if the various organs of government observe high standards of justice and equity ad are genuinely interested in public welfare. Several problems which vitally affect our well being are embroiled in politics ad thus continue to bedevil us. The author a senior civil servant with 40 years experience, relates how his efforts to discharge his duties honestly were frustrated by self seeking politicians. A system which ignores merit and ability ad discriminates to achieve its purpose, will create distrust and fail to motivate the people.
