"A king who does not know his people is n..." - Ghanaian Proverb

“A king who does not know his people is not a king but a prison warden.”

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Meaning

Leaders who are disconnected from their people rule through fear rather than respect.

Ashanti kings (Asantehene) maintained elaborate intelligence networks and held public audiences. Distant rulers were considered tyrants.

Origin

Ghanaian

Language

Twi

“A chief is a chief by his people.”

South African

“A leader who does not take advice is not a leader.”

Ugandan

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