An African lady couldn't contain her excitement as she had a chance encounter with the Prime Minister of the Netherlands, Mark Rutte. In a video circulating on social media, the woman is seen walking side by side with the Prime Minister, who was on foot and without any bodyguards or entourage of cars. The lady expressed her astonishment at witnessing the President of a country walking on the road like an ordinary individual. She mentioned that she was on her way to work while the Prime Minister mentioned he was heading to see an ophthalmologist to check his glasses.
The video has sparked various reactions, particularly from Africans who find it hard to imagine such a scenario with their own politicians. Many expressed admiration for the simplicity and accessibility demonstrated by the Prime Minister, contrasting it with the common perception of politicians in their respective countries. One commenter highlighted that even going close to a local government chairman in Nigeria can be quite challenging, let alone walking alongside them. Others pointed out the extensive entourages and bodyguards that accompany politicians in their nations, including councilors and local government chairpersons. Comparisons were made to the Nigerian context, where even a councilor would be seen moving with a convoy. Some jokingly remarked that in Nigeria, encountering a local government chairman on foot would be highly unlikely, as they are often surrounded by a fleet of vehicles.
While reactions varied, there was a general consensus among commenters that the simplicity and calmness displayed by the Prime Minister of the Netherlands were admirable qualities. The video serves as a testament to the different approach taken by politicians in the Netherlands, leaving a positive impression on those who watched it.
Reactions trailing African lady who walked with Prime Minister of the Netherlands
AnyikwaChiebuka opined: “The simplicity inherent should be the bench mark for all Nations of the world. Simplicity is next to godliness.”
ogakennet stated: “Even to go close to local government chairman na war for our 9ja”
YouCanCallMeOma wrote: “Even a councilor in Nigeria has entourage and bodyguards.”
Ajebogeorge said: “Ordinary local government chair in Nigeria is moving with convoy.”
iam_lequan penned: “You no fit walk with the counselor of your area in Nigeria”
moonnboygram said: “For Nigeria na 10 Hilux you go see for road”
faridah2202 wrote: “I’ve never seen my local government chairman trekking before”
2maoLeader stated: “Before u even near common minister for Naija, their guards go don make u collect wotoporiously.”
Ohikhuare_ penned: “Ordinary LGA chairman go use sirens deaf person.”
kenstine wrote: “She is walking with the Prime Minister of Netherlands. That’s a country I would like to visit. They are very calm”
Watch the video below …
Walking with the Prime minister of Netherlands – Lady says pic.twitter.com/ThVjVVIIM0
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