ABSTRACT
Hypocrisy as explained in the early chapters refers to the act of pretending to have beliefs, values, or principles that one does not actually hold, often to deceive others or to gain an advantage.
Hypocrisy can take many forms, from the seemingly minor contradiction of a self-proclaimed environmental activist polluting the environment, to the more serious example of a politician who makes grand promises and inspires hope during their campaign, only to renege on those commitments once in office. About Politicians who engage in hypocrisy, political hypocrisy was termed in the previous chapter as the act of a political leader professing certain values, beliefs, or principles, but then contradicting them through their actions, policies, or decisions. This hypocrisy includes campaign promises in contrast to actual governance and public statements in contrast with private actions.
Political Hypocrisy also extends to lack of transparency and accountability where leaders steal public funds and hide it from the people. Nigerian politicians are also fond of inciting tribal and ethnic disputes for their own selfish gain instead of fostering development and unity.
Also, this work shows that Economic hypocrisy has close ties with political hypocrisy. The economical state of a country and the masses lies in the hands of the government and the political leaders, and as such, these politically appointed leaders are tasked with the duty to better the country. However, these leaders engage in policies that hinder the development of the country.
