The presidency of Mohamed Abdullahi Farmaajo in Somalia exemplifies the dangers of concentrated power and the gradual erosion of democratic institutions. Drawing on historical insights from leaders like Abraham Lincoln and Lord Acton, this analysis reveals how power can corrupt even democratically elected leaders, turning them into autocrats. Farmaajo’s tenure has been marked by attempts to cling to power beyond his term, manipulating electoral rules and undermining Somalia’s fragile democratic processes. Despite initial hopes for reform, Farmaajo’s government has struggled to contain the growing threat of Al-Shabaab, while security institutions like NISA have been politicized to serve his political ambitions. His alliance with National Security Advisor Fahad Yasin Dahir has deepened concerns about foreign influence and the subversion of national security objectives. Economically, Somalia faces worsening poverty and stagnating growth under Farmaajo, while corruption remains rampant. This analysis underscores the broader trend in parts of Africa where democrats gradually become autocrats, weakening governance and stability. Farmaajo’s presidency is a cautionary tale of how the seductions of power can derail democratic progress and plunge a nation into instability and uncertainty.