Stepping down as president from "summary" of Long Walk to Freedom with Connections by Nelson Mandela
In 1999, after serving as president for five years, I made the decision to not seek a second term. This decision was not easy, as I had spent most of my life fighting for freedom and equality. However, I believed that it was important to show the world that South Africa was a true democracy, where leaders did not cling to power but instead willingly stepped down when their time was up. Stepping down as president was a symbolic gesture of my commitment to democracy and the rule of law. It was a way of demonstrating that no one person was above the constitution, and that power should be transferred peacefully and in accordance with the will of the people. By voluntarily relinquishing the presidency, I hoped to set an example for future leaders and show that leadership was about serving the people, not holding onto power for its own sake. While some may have seen my decision as a sign of weakness or inde...
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