They Used Facebook to Win—But Can’t Use It to Serve?
We’ve all seen it—during election season, our social media feeds light up with posts, reels, livestreams, and hashtags. Candidates are suddenly everywhere. From parliamentary hopefuls to council candidates and even presidential contenders, everyone seems eager to connect, engage, and "listen" to the people. But here's the real question: where do they all disappear to once they’re elected? I find it incredibly frustrating that the same people who flood Facebook timelines and TikTok feeds to ask for our votes go completely silent when it’s time to answer real questions or provide updates about their work. Let me be clear—this isn’t just an abstract complaint. I’ve personally tagged several elected officials on issues that fall directly under their mandate. Addu City Council members , including the Mayor, the Deputy Mayor, and Councillor Hussain Hilmy, have been completely unresponsive. Not even a simple acknowledgement. And it’s not just at the local level. Take Mohamed ...