Luxury, flashiness and power

Prime Minister Ahmet Davuto?lu frequently warns against "luxury, showiness, nepotism and favoritism" in his party and often mentions "being virtuous." Most recently, he has warned his candidates on these matters, asking them to avoid luxury cars and gaudiness during the election campaign. 

This shows both Prime Minister Davuto?lu's genuine sensitivity and how the power of governing has caused deteriorated tendencies such as "luxury, glitz, nepotism and favoritism" in the Justice and Development Party (AKP). 

The relationship between deterioration or corruption and power was expressed by Professor Davuto?lu with these words: "In every political movement, there could be power-related mistakes," (August 28, 2015). Yes, in every political movement! 

The proof that being conservative does not prevent deterioration is corruption claims and international reports that take these claims seriously. It is the closing of files through political power and finally, it is the new prime minister feeling the need to constantly warn.  

This tendency emerges in whoever has power? Even in 1926, A?ao?lu Ahmet informed Gazi (Atatürk) in a report, "The party of the reform [the People's Republican Party] is submerged in corruption." 

It is known in the period of Third Caliph Uthman (Osman) how "worldly possessions" cause degenerations. Islamist Professor ?hsan Süreyya S?rma in his book "The History of Muslims" explains these incidents Muslims should draw lessons from, openly and directly, without any comments. In the 19th century, liberal philosopher Lord Acton said, "Power tends to corrupt, and absolute power corrupts absolutely?" 

What should be done?   

So, should everybody be powerless? Should there be no public power and...