Senator Dickson Seriake of Bayelsa West and Senate President Godswill Akpabio got into a heated argument about how the Senate should respond to President Bola Tinubu’s declaration of a state of emergency. When Senate Majority Leader Opeyemi Bamidele stood up to invoke a pertinent parliamentary order, the altercation broke out. When Senator Dickson tried to interrupt with his own point of order, Akpabio reprimanded him right away.CONTINUE FULL READING>>>>>
In a media coverage by NASS TV, Sen. Akpabio sharply addressed Sen. Dickson, saying, “Listen to me, let’s not argue. If we argue, it will not be good for any of us. We are all distinguished people. You were a former Governor and I’m a former Governor. Please, off the mic and sit down.”
Akpabio continued his criticism, stating, “I watched you on television, and you said no matter what the Senate does, the Senate will never go with you, and the Senate will not go with you. You have already made up your mind to go and talk on television when the senators have not even considered any issue. I’m not arguing with you; I’m only saying, please allow me to preside.”
Senator Dickson defused the tension by clarifying that he merely intended to propose moving the discussion to a closed session. He emphasized his consistent respect for his colleagues and the Senate President, while requesting similar courtesy in return.CONTINUE FULL READING>>>>>
