Former Anambra State chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, Dan Ulasi has expressed deep concern over what he described as the extravagant display of power by some state governors across Nigeria.
Speaking in an interview on Arise News, Ulasi said his recent travels across the country revealed troubling realities about governance and leadership culture.
“Six months ago I went through about 17 states in this country, it’s a pity for you to watch a governor going to work,” Ulasi remarked, stressing that what he witnessed reflects misplaced priorities in governance.
According to him, the sight of governors moving around with mammoth convoys and heavy security escorts underscores a disconnect between the ruling class and the ordinary citizens they govern. He argued that such flamboyance sends the wrong signal in a country grappling with economic hardship, insecurity, and decaying infrastructure.
Ulasi maintained that the culture of using long escorts is not only wasteful but also highlights the insecurity of public office holders, who appear more concerned with personal safety than improving the lives of their people. “It is a pity,” he repeated, noting that governors should be seen as accessible leaders rather than shielded dignitaries.
He urged Nigerian leaders to adopt a simpler and more accountable approach to governance, one that demonstrates humility and service rather than excessive power. For him, the measure of leadership is not in the number of cars in a convoy but in the positive impact felt by the people.
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