In the fast-paced world of politics, a single misstep can reverberate far beyond its initial utterance.
As expected, Akpabio faced a significant blow to his “controversial” reputation following the incident. While some demanded an apology and clarification, others questioned the effectiveness of damage control efforts.
“Akpabio has shown that since the inception of the Nigerian Senate, this is the most corrupt Senate President Nigerians have ever witnessed. “He created an impression as if we were given some special or huge amounts of money. What’s the big deal if I receive an N2m allowance in my capacity as a senator?
A statement by the Secretary, Research and Information for Clerk, Dr Ali Umoru noted that the National Assembly remained committed to transparency and accountability in the management of public funds. We appreciate the continued support and understanding of the Nigerian people as we work together to uphold the principles of democracy and good governance.
Surprisingly, the Senate President has some lending their voice to his support. One such is the Director General of the Unity Congress and lawyer, Essien Ita.Ita noted that the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association’s Declaration on Parliamentary Openness requests that transparency be a crucial element in building trust between the public and democratic institutions like the National Assembly.
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