COMMENT | We have often heard of the need for senior politicians to retire at a certain age in order to give younger leaders a chance to be at the forefront.

The idea of giving way to younger leaders is not a universal rule that applies in all situations, but allowing the young to take the lead will surely benefit the parties or organisations they are involved in.

Unfortunately, that is not always the case. Of late, I am actually quite disappointed with some young politicians whom I would not hesitate to describe as “pathetically childish”....