Why Do We Praise Politicians for Spending Our Tax Money?

I saw the Coastal Road named after President Tinubu. It’s not unusual—public works everywhere often bear politicians’ names. These projects are funded with tax revenue and public resources, not personal savings. Politicians approve budgets and oversee implementation. They don’t design roads or pour concrete. Yet citizens thank leaders for spending their own money. That’s not generosity—it’s exactly what we elected them to do. In many African countries, officials enjoy convoys, allowances and luxury, while locals see little benefit from resources in their communities. Still, politicians claim credit for projects built with the public’s funds.

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