Flutterwave co-founder, Iyinoluwa Aboyeji, has argued that one of Nigeria’s biggest governance problems is the growing isolation of its leaders from the daily realities of ordinary citizens, warning that such disconnect makes effective policymaking difficult.
Speaking on the On Mic On Podcast, Aboyeji said Nigeria’s president operates within what he described as a “constructed reality,” where information reaching the nation’s highest office is filtered through aides and security briefings rather than direct interaction with the public.
According to the tech entrepreneur, the president’s position makes it almost impossible to experience firsthand the economic hardship confronting millions of Nigerians.
“What you don’t realise about the president is he doesn’t actually know what’s going on. Honestly, I mean, how would he know?
“He is in a motorcade driving so fast, so he can’t see the surroundings. His phone is with an aide, and he doesn’t read newspapers. He has security briefings and
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