A former Commissioner for Information in Plateau State, Yakubu Dati, has raised concerns over the pressure state governors face to attend private social functions such as weddings and funerals, a trend he says detracts from their governance duties.
Speaking on Sunrise, a Channels Television programme aired on Saturday, Dati noted that a segment of the public evaluates governors not by the development projects they execute, but by their presence at social events.
“Some people use governors’ attendance at weddings and burials to measure performance,” he said, highlighting the misplaced priorities of some constituents.
Despite this, Dati acknowledged that several governors are working diligently to provide basic infrastructure and services to citizens, especially in light of the economic difficulties currently facing the nation.
He urged the public to refocus attention on leadership performance in terms of policy delivery and public service, rather than ceremonial appearances.
