Prince Eke
Nollywood actor, Prince Eke has urged people who criticise the government to look within themselves.
The actor said many condemn the government but do worse than those in government.
He added that the government is a reflection of the society and the same citizens who complain about bad governance are the ones who bribe their way.
He wrote: “People often complain about badgovernance, pointing fingers at corrupt leaders, ineficient systems, and poor decision-making. They blame politicians for the state of the nation, accusing them of greed, dishonesty, and a lack of vision. However, many of these same people, if given the opportunity, would act in even worse ways.
“A society gets the leaders it deserves because governance is a reflection of the values of the people. The same citizens who complain about corruption are often the ones who bribe their way out of trouble, cut corners at work, cheat in business, and refuse to take responsibility for their actions. They condemn leaders
or mismanaging resources, yet they waste resources in their dally lives. They criticize politicians for being selfish, yet they put their personal interests above the common good whenever possible.
“A businessman who evades taxes but complains about bad roads is no different from a corrupt leader who embezzles funds meant for infrastructure. A civil servant who takes bribes to speed up processes but complains about the government’s lack of transparency is part of the same system they condemn. Even in
simple daily activities, people show a disregard for order – breaking traffic rules, littering public spaces, or refusing to follow basic ethical principles.
“The truth is governance is not just about those in power – it is about the collective mindset of the people. If citizens uphold dishonesty, mediocrity, and selfishness in their personal lives, how can they expect leaders to be different? Leadership emerges from the society it governs. If people truly desire good governance, they must first embody the principles they demand from their leaders-integrity, discipline, responsibility, and selfessness.
“Before blaming the government for every failure, people must ask themselves: Are we any better?”.
