Dele Momodu Raises Alarm Over Growing Power of Local Government Chairmen
Media mogul and politician, Dele Momodu, has expressed deep concern about what he described as the rising excesses of local government authorities in Nigeria.
Speaking in an interview with Channels Television, Momodu said the imbalance of power between traditional rulers and political officeholders has greatly reduced the influence of highly respected monarchs.
He illustrated his point with a striking example:
“A local government chairman can wake up tomorrow and tell the Ooni that you cannot step out of your palace.”
According to Momodu, this reflects not only the erosion of cultural values but also the decline of respect for traditional institutions that once played a key role in governance and community stability.
He argued that Nigeria’s political system has concentrated too much power in the hands of local politicians, often sidelining traditional rulers who historically commanded both reverence and influence.
Momodu urged for reforms that would restore dignity to monarchs while promoting a more balanced relationship between elected officials and traditional leaders.
Media mogul and politician, Dele Momodu, has expressed deep concern about what he described as the rising excesses of local government authorities in Nigeria.
Speaking in an interview with Channels Television, Momodu said the imbalance of power between traditional rulers and political officeholders has greatly reduced the influence of highly respected monarchs.
He illustrated his point with a striking example:
“A local government chairman can wake up tomorrow and tell the Ooni that you cannot step out of your palace.”
According to Momodu, this reflects not only the erosion of cultural values but also the decline of respect for traditional institutions that once played a key role in governance and community stability.
He argued that Nigeria’s political system has concentrated too much power in the hands of local politicians, often sidelining traditional rulers who historically commanded both reverence and influence.
Momodu urged for reforms that would restore dignity to monarchs while promoting a more balanced relationship between elected officials and traditional leaders.
Dele Momodu Raises Alarm Over Growing Power of Local Government Chairmen
Media mogul and politician, Dele Momodu, has expressed deep concern about what he described as the rising excesses of local government authorities in Nigeria.
Speaking in an interview with Channels Television, Momodu said the imbalance of power between traditional rulers and political officeholders has greatly reduced the influence of highly respected monarchs.
He illustrated his point with a striking example:
“A local government chairman can wake up tomorrow and tell the Ooni that you cannot step out of your palace.”
According to Momodu, this reflects not only the erosion of cultural values but also the decline of respect for traditional institutions that once played a key role in governance and community stability.
He argued that Nigeria’s political system has concentrated too much power in the hands of local politicians, often sidelining traditional rulers who historically commanded both reverence and influence.
Momodu urged for reforms that would restore dignity to monarchs while promoting a more balanced relationship between elected officials and traditional leaders.
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