Debunking the myth of titles and hierarchies in Nigeria’s legislature
Nigerians have a tendency to overinflate things—verbosity, pomposity, and exaggerated egos permeate both personal and public life. We see this play out in how titles are handled: referring to a governor as “Executive Governor,” though the Constitution makes no such provision. People with honorary doctoral degrees go by “Dr.,” and sitting governors continue to style themselves as “Senator.” It doesn’t …