The Good Life of Politicians

[paperino]

Some have private jets, bodyguards, villas (in Kenya, Turkey, Egypt, UAE, etc), luxury cars, multiple wives & mistresses, etc. Some invest in stock/forex markets, real estate (i.e. Darul Salam) and other sectors that generate profit.

Politics is one area where you can accumulate such status/wealth in a short time. For instance, Saudi Arabia paid former president HSM a handsome figure ($50 million) to cut ties with Iran. If you're HSM and were worth not much before politics, but become a millionaire afterwards, then you learn not to quit politics. You can still generate millions of dollars even without being part of the gov, but as a mucaarad.

Meanwhile, low level shaqaalos in the various ministries who earn a few hundreds see the stark difference of lifestyle, and are left with no choice other than corruption & stealing what they can. Who can blame them?

[Turbulence]

Somalia has no hope. I am realizing more and more everyday reer Koonfur really don't care about their country.

[Kacdoon]

This self serving criminal career politicians hates us and our country. Telling us what to do in their mansions from an upscale Narobei surburb

[grandpakhalif]

You jealous? They are blessed to live a good life, dont give them evil eye warya

[Django]

You jealous? They are blessed to live a good life, dont give them evil eye warya

[paperino]

You jealous? They are blessed to live a good life, dont give them evil eye warya

Nah, there's no baraka in ill-gotten & maal xaaraan ah. As for evil eye, they should be wary of barakacayaasha whose misfortune & suffering they've caused.

[grandpakhalif]

You jealous? They are blessed to live a good life, dont give them evil eye warya

Nah, there's no baraka in ill-gotten & maal xaaraan ah. As for evil eye, they should be wary of barakacayaasha whose misfortune & suffering they've caused.

Do you have proof that they using stolen money or just hearsay? Dont slander muslims off of a whim.

[zidane88]

[Mustafee101]

Didn’t Xasan Sheikh steal over $250 million aid money?

[paperino]

Do you have proof that they using stolen money or just hearsay? Dont slander muslims off of a whim.

It isn't a good idea to present proof in public; many could get hurt. Consult discreetly the Attorney General for proof.

Didn’t Xasan Sheikh steal over $250 million aid money?

I would say the wealth he accumulated during his term is a very respectable sum. If I were him, I would retire for good and not show my face in public.

[paperino]

I've been following the works of Suleiman Mohamed Mahmoud, Somalia's young no nonsense attorney general. He comes across as hard working and sincere. I hope he succeeds in limiting the endemic corruption that's destroying the country.