Prophet Hud - 11:97 To Pharaoh and his council. But they followed the command of Pharaoh. And Pharaoh´s command was not wise.
Why did his people obey Pharaoh's command?
Prophet Jonah/10:83 Only a few of his people believed in Moses because they feared the torture and oppression of Pharaoh and his men. Pharaoh was a tyrant in the earth who exceeded the limits.

The Ornaments of Gold/43:51 "Pharaoh said to his people: "O my people, does not the government of Egypt and the rivers flowing under me belong to me? Do you not see?"
The Ornaments of Gold/43:52 Or am I not superior to this man who is vile and unable to speak?
The Ornaments of Gold/43:53 Why is he not given a treasure of gold, or why do not angels come to work with him?
The Ornaments of Gold/43:54 So he misled his people and they followed him. They were a vulgar people.