- A lawmaker from the southwest region has found himself at the center of a social media storm after failing to deliver his motion in English during a recent National Assembly sitting.
- The video of his struggle to articulate his speech has gone viral, leaving many completely stunned and questioning how someone with such limited english language proficiency could attain a seat of power.
Hon. Adigun Abass, a member of the House of Representatives representing Ibadan North-East/South-East Federal Constituency in Oyo State, has become the subject of intense ridicule after being filmed struggling to present a motion during a recent National Assembly sitting.
The viral video shows the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) representative visibly grappling with his words, unable to convey his points effectively.
His desperate attempts to speak were met with the Speaker of the House, Tajudeen Abbas, who intervened several times in an effort to guide him through the motion.
Despite the Speaker’s repeated efforts to help him regain composure, Hon. Abass continued to flounder, left many in the chamber in disbelief.
After multiple failed attempts to express himself, the frustrated lawmaker was ultimately allowed to return to his seat, his motion left unaddressed.
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The awkward moment quickly became a trending topic on social media, with Nigerians expressing shock and disdain over the lawmaker’s inability to present his motion.
Critics flooded social platforms, questioning how a politician so visibly unprepared could have been entrusted with representing their constituency in the National Assembly.
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In related political news, Pastor Jerry Eze, the renowned Nigerian spiritual leader and founder of Streams of Joy International, has come under heavy criticism following a politically charged testimony delivered by Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, during a church service.
In the video, Governor Okpebholo, while addressing the congregation, openly attributed his victory in the Edo State governorship election to divine intervention, specifically crediting Pastor Jerry Eze’s ministry for the prayers and spiritual support he received throughout his campaign.