Briefly discuss the theme of dictatorship in anthills of Savannah

His Excellency is an example of the old adage, "absolute power corrupts absolutely." While he did not set out to have absolute power and initially shunned the idea of ruling for life, he soon ignores past statements, betrays his friends, and ultimately lies to the public in order to advance his own agenda. He is willing to do anything to protect his power—silencing protesters, spreading misinformation, and assassinating those who stand in his way. The drive for absolute power, and to protect his absolute power, drives him to corruption.