In a shocking turn of events, the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, has unintentionally riled up Nigerians when he announced a monetary token for Senators as they proceed on a break
The largesse for the Senate comes as Nigerians continue to battle skyrocketing prices and untold hardship brought about by fuel subsidy removal, insecurity, dwindling economic prospects.
In the video Akpabio is seen announcing to Senators that the clerk of the Senate has deposited a token in their accounts so they can enjoy their holiday.
However, after mumbling from Senators, Akpabio backtracked, retracting his initial statement and instead emphasizing that prayers had been sent to senators’ mailboxes to ensure a safe journey during their break.
The video has ignited anger from Nigerians, raising questions about the appropriateness of such a gesture while Nigerians are facing the battle of their lives.
Here are some reactions gathered by The Quest Times
@ShehuSani Crediting the Legislators accounts are done under mute button,the Uncommon Senate President mistakenly pressed the alarm.
@ruffydfire We heard money was sent into Senators account why withdrawing that statement Senator Akpabio.
@n6oflife That Godswill Akpabio video was Embarrassing and Disgraceful AF. Nigeria is currently being Run but the most Bottom Barrel Humans ever. Yuck
@EmodiMba I commend SP Akpabio sincerity, at least he said the truth knowingly or unknowingly. It’s now left for those people deceiving themselves with, “there’ll be joy after this suffering” to make choices, because nothing like light for end of tunnel. Them don seal the tunnel self.
@InibeheEffiong One of Akpabio’s fundamental beliefs is that “what money cannot do, more money can do”. We are going to see one of the most transactional leadership in the National Assembly in history.
@MissPearls Godswill Akpabio is an embarrassment of monumental proportions. This is the kind of structure of criminality Obi has been saying he will dismantle These guys don’t care about people’s suffering, all they want is to loot.Again, no politician in Nigeria is as humane as Obi!
@Necessary_Cho Akpabio is inexperienced on that seat, this isn’t the first gaffe. My worry is, it is becoming clearer everyday that subsidy removal is a sacrifice forced on the poor. These guys are partying with public funds like they don’t even care. Renewed shege! LP
@DGiantOfAfrica The Senate President of Nigeria , Godswill Akpabio announced to Senators of the 10th senate to check their accounts for payment made to them by the clerk of senate to enjoy their Holiday . while ordinary Nigerians are out there suffering