The Kurdistan Region needs strong institutions, not strong individuals!

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Dyako Adnan Abdulkhaliq – Activist

In every advanced society, the authority of the state is derived from its institutions, not from the power of individual personalities. Countries that have succeeded in protecting democracy and freedom have done so because the rule of law prevails over everyone, rather than certain individuals standing above the law.

Unfortunately, this principle has not yet been fully established in the Kurdistan Region. Many citizens feel that state institutions are influenced by partisan and political interests, which has weakened public trust in justice and equality before the law.

The law has meaning only when it is applied equally to everyone. If one set of rules applies to ordinary citizens and another to those in power, that is not justice—it is discrimination.

At the same time, weapons and armed forces should exist solely to defend the nation and safeguard the security of its citizens. When armed institutions are influenced by political agendas or partisan interests, public confidence in state institutions declines, leaving lasting negative consequences for society’s future.

For this reason, strong institutions are more important than strong individuals. Individuals come and go, but institutions must endure and operate according to the law. A country whose future depends on individuals rather than institutions will always remain vulnerable to crisis and instability.

Democracy is not merely about holding elections. It also requires an independent judiciary, freedom of expression, equality before the law, accountability for public officials, and the peaceful transfer of power. Without these essential principles, elections alone cannot create a genuine democracy.

Kurdistan deserves a system in which the rights of citizens take precedence over all political interests. The young people of this country want to live in a society where opportunities are based on merit, not on personal connections or political affiliation.

The future of Kurdistan depends on building independent institutions, an impartial and independent judiciary, national armed forces, and equal application of the law to everyone. If we truly believe in democracy, we must consistently support strong institutions rather than powerful personalities.

Kurdistan does not need strong individuals; it needs strong institutions. Only strong institutions can protect the rights, freedoms, and dignity of every citizen.