To all candidates running for office in 2025:

We need you to run on a platform, not on a pedestal. The era when celebrity status or political lineage could guarantee a seat in public office is fading. Voters today are more informed, more discerning, and more focused on substance over spectacle.

Being in showbiz or coming from a political dynasty won’t be enough to win over intelligent voters who demand real change. Public office is not a fan club, and leadership is not about popularity. It’s about presenting clear, actionable plans that address the real issues we face—poverty, education, healthcare, and governance.

We expect you to engage with the public, not as idols, but as individuals genuinely committed to service. The country deserves leaders with vision, integrity, and the will to act — not just the will to win.

We hope you’re ready to step up to that challenge.

Sincerely,

Concerned Citizens