The article discusses how politicians in developing democracies often distribute illusions of influence rather than tangible public goods. It cites the recent social media spectacle surrounding the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) recruitment exercise, where a federal lawmaker was said to have secured 50 recruitment slots for constituents. However, the story was not true, highlighting the troubling nature of such claims.
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