The Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, as asked Nigerians to refer to him as Mr Governor instead of the popular “Your Excellency”. According to tweets from his personal account, Your Excellency title signifies signify authority, position in government, authoritarian disposition, executive arrogance, and a demi-god mystique. While Mr Governor is more representative.
There has been different reactions from different quarters. While some think title change doesn’t matter if there is no work done. Some others say it is a welcomed development.
Read the twitter thread below