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Outrage as LG bosses prostrate for gov. Dapo Abiodun
There have been mixed reactions to the news that local government bosses in Ogun state prostrated for Governor Dapo Abiodun.
Some people have condemned the act, saying that it is a sign of disrespect for the office of the governor. Others have defended the act, saying that it is a traditional way of showing respect for a leader.
The incident occurred on Wednesday during a meeting between the governor and the local government bosses. The local government bosses reportedly prostrated to the governor as a sign of respect.
The video of the incident went viral on social media, and it has sparked a debate about the appropriate way to show respect for a leader.
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Some people have argued that the act of prostration is demeaning and that it should not be tolerated. They say that it is a sign of sycophancy and that it undermines the authority of the office of the governor.
Others have defended the act, saying that it is a traditional way of showing respect for a leader. They say that it is not meant to be demeaning, but rather a way of showing deference.
The governor has not commented on the incident.
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