On the last day of plenary before Nigerian senators began a seven-week long recess, senate president Godswill Akpabio irked millions of Nigerians.
On the last day of plenary before Nigerian senators began a seven-week recess, senate president Godswill Akpabio irked millions of Nigerians.
Addressing the senators on 7 August, at the end of their ministerial screening on national television, Akpabio said money has been sent to the bank accounts of the lawmakers. “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,” Akpabio, a former governor and minister, told bemused lawmakers.Get unlimited access to our exclusive journalism and features today. Our award-winning team of correspondents and editors report from over 54 African countries, from Cape Town to Cairo, from Abidjan to Abuja to Addis Ababa. Africa. Unlocked.
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