Don’t blame the leaders, for they are just a reflection of the values, actions, and choices of the people they represent.
‘toute nation a le gouvernement qu'elle mérite’ (‘Every nation gets the government it deserves’).
If we as a nation have normalised corruption, divisiveness and masking our insecurities and failures by pointing our fingers at others. Then it’s very likely that one is to be ruled by leaders that mirrors these aspects.