As Nelson Mandela observed, nations can choose between conflict and cooperation. Increasingly, countries are choosing negotiation, reconciliation, and coalition-building. These require political maturity, for instance, a clear ideology, internal democracy, and a willingness to compromise without losing identity.
Mao framed his bid for Speaker as part of a broader mission to reform Parliament, which he said needs urgent fixing, particularly in tackling corruption and restoring public trust in the legislature.
The Democratic Party (DP) President, Norbert Mao has criticized loose opposition talk about the DP-NRM Cooperation Agreement ahead of the 2026 general elections.
The alliance comprised leaders from the opposition political parties, such as JEEMA, the Conservative Party, and NEED, to fill gaps in previous and existing political alliances and push for democracy, financial freedom, constructive dialogue, and stakeholder leadership.