We hope the economic pro gramme of action he has outlined will result in job creation - which is one of the critical challenges currently facing his government . It was heartening to hear the president recommit his government to the fight against corruption. There is a growing perception that where corruption involves some of the bigwigs within the ruling party, there is less eagerness to probe it. It is a perception the government will have to deal with when it convenes the strategy meeting he promised to assess progress and problems in the fight against corruption. We know his views on these matters and merely repeating them during his address would have spoiled what was otherwise an inspiring speech.
Politicians are in part measured by saying the right things at the right time.