End to Clan Rivalries

Like the rest of the country where ethnic/clan clashes have occured due to inequality in political representation and resource distribution, Tiania, which has five main clans has suffered similar fate before. Tiania (Tigania) is divided into East and West Districts and Constituencies respectively. The two MPs unlike the DCs have to come from any of the five clans and therefore, unless a transparent and equitable formula is used n electing the MPs, some clans could feel short changed which is likely to lead to resentment and possible rivalry. One way of addressing this is to ensure that a clan nominates its candidate for MP and is in turn supported by the other clan(s) at election time because it will be expected to return the favour when their time comes. In order to offer a fair chance to all the clans, the MPs will have to contend with only one term in parliament. The MP will have the special advantage because he will be seen by all as their true representative having come out of a consensus of all the clans. In order to facilitate this, clans will be expected to set up local council of elders who will be charged with the responsibility of nominating candidates for elections. This is a novel idea which I think has merit.