Debate: Asian democracies, disallow succession of close relatives to top posts

Should Asian democracies disallow succession of close relatives to top posts?

Background and Context of Debate:

Does possible cronism & nepotism supersede right of individual to run for post?

Yes

• As most of them would already have established themselves in political scene through the influential family member succession can be due to cronism as opposed to capability-based appointment. For example, in Malaysian politics, many link the quick elevation to power of Khairy Jamaluddin, at only 32 now is the Deputy Chief of UMNO Youth and a Member of Parliament, is linked with his father-in-law being the Prime Minister Abdullah Badawi
• The politically established family member could use the successor are a means to still exert influence and power over the government, thus any changes in the political scene is only superficial and not substantiated in new policies and ideas.

No

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Does it turn democracy into a form of monarchy?

Yes

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No

Even if it did, it should not matter. What should matter when judging the effectiveness of a government is its ability to improve the living standards of its people. Even with a highly restricted democracy, Lee Kuan Yew and his circle have turned Singapore into a rich and prosperous country. The Kims in North Korea, on the other hand, have run their country into the ground. Succession is not the issue; the capacity of the person(s) succeeding is the issue.

Does it undermine the credibility of the candidate & jeopardize his ability to serve the people?

Yes

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No

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