Godswill Akpabio, the senate president, found himself in an
embarrassing situation after revealing that money has been sent to senators to
enjoy their recess.
On Monday, the upper legislative chamber concluded the
screening and confirmation of President Bola Tinubu’s ministerial nominees.
Thereafter, the senators adjourned plenary to September 26.
Addressing his colleagues before the adjournment motion was
moved, Akpabio said money has been sent by Magaji Tambuwal, clerk of the
national assembly, to the senators to “enjoy” their holidays.
“In order to enable
all of us to enjoy our holidays, a token has been sent to our various accounts
by the clerk of the national assembly,” he said.
The senate president was quickly informed by his colleagues
that he was speaking before live television and press cameras.
Upon realising the magnitude of his remarks, Akpabio swiftly
beat a retreat.
“I withdraw that
statement,” he said.
“In order to allow you to enjoy your holiday, the senate
president has sent prayers to your mailboxes to assist you to go on a safe
journey and return.”
Akpabio’s off the cuff comment raises further questions
about the allocation of funds to lawmakers.
The salaries and allowances of federal lawmakers are often
shrouded in secrecy.
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Can you see the insensitivity towards masses. In 2027 any candidate that promised to revert to status quo on fuel price will have our votes with the exception of atiku and obi because they all promise to remove subsidy in their campaign
ReplyDeleteI was never expecting anything from Akpabio senate presidency. We all know him. He may have done well in Akwa Ibom state but that is a story for any day. This take-a-bow-and-go senate president of the 10th assembly is only here to make money for god knows who. What really have they done since inauguration. Nigerians are dying of hardship caused by same people we elected and he was busy announcing to his members that monies had been sent to their accounts. This is the type of leaders we have brought upon ourselves. We have to live with whatsoever they are ready to unleash on us.
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