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Fellow Nigerians, reactions to my column last week were not unexpected.
As anticipated, they were indeed varied. Some people were impressed that
anyone could tell President Muhammadu Buhari what most people would
never dare. Others felt I could talk because I don’t work with the
President and therefore do not feel the pressure of those that do.
A few more simply dismissed my contribution as they usually do without
any good reason.
It could be true that more often than not, aides usually misread their
bosses and idols and so feel under pressure not to irritate, annoy or
even antagonise their Boss. I have had the privilege of working and
interacting with bigwigs at home and abroad and noticed that many of
their employees treat them with awe, fear and trepidation but not
necessarily with respect.
On my part, I have tried to remain truthful, respectful and loyal to my
bosses without being fawning or uncritical. Sometimes, they would love
and appreciate these attributes. On other occasions, they’ve chosen to
live in denial and bury their heads in the sand like ostriches do. Even
when they have discovered the truth, ego has sometimes denied them the
chance of accepting the fact that you were right and they were wrong.