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Why Politicians Appoint Countless Aides
Manage episode 436232022 series 3303024
Nigeria, with its complex political structure, has a long history of appointing aides to assist elected politicians in executing their duties.
From local government chairmen to legislators, from state governors to the president, each has a retinue of aides.
However, critics argue that these roles often overlap, are filled based on political patronage, and consume a significant portion of government budgets without delivering proportional benefits to the populace.
Join us on this episode of Nigeria Daily to find out why these aides are appointed.
784 episodes
Manage episode 436232022 series 3303024
Nigeria, with its complex political structure, has a long history of appointing aides to assist elected politicians in executing their duties.
From local government chairmen to legislators, from state governors to the president, each has a retinue of aides.
However, critics argue that these roles often overlap, are filled based on political patronage, and consume a significant portion of government budgets without delivering proportional benefits to the populace.
Join us on this episode of Nigeria Daily to find out why these aides are appointed.
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