Why Politicians Appoint Countless Aides
Nigeria Daily - A podcast by Ummu Salmah Ibrahim and Daniel Oluwole
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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 o...