Nigerians chocking under the weight of economic hardship have slammed the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, for announcing that ‘a token’ has been sent to Senators’ accounts to enable them enjoy their recess.
This comes after a week of screening ministerial nominees sent to the lawmakers by the president.
On Monday, the Red Chamber concluded the screening and confirmation of the nominees and adjourned plenary to September 26.
Addressing his colleagues before the adjournment motion was moved, Akpabio said a token, what many interpreted to mean billions of naira, has been sent by the Clerk of the National Assembly, Magaji Tambuwal, to the senators to enjoy their holidays.
However, the Senate President was quickly informed by some principal officers that he was on live television and speaking before reporters.
Upon realising his mistake, Akpabio swiftly withdrew his statement and said prayers had been sent to their mailboxes to assist them in going on a safe journey and return.
The video:
Following the development, some took to the micro-blogging platform, Twitter, to berate the Senate President and the lawmakers for sharing money among themselves despite the suffering and hardship in the country.
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