See Real reasons Akpabio must vacate Senate, Lawyer Idam Speaks

Activist lawyer Maduabuchi Idam spoke out on Saturday, saying Senate President Godswill Akpabio should step down after a video of him resurfaced online, where he was heard saying people should “eat wherever they see food.”

The clip caused quite a stir on social media, with many Nigerians up in arms, calling for Akpabio to be booted from office.

Idam wasn’t having it, either. He slammed the Senate President for what he called reckless behavior, reminding folks of how Akpabio once handed out two million naira to senators, just for “enjoyment.”

Taking it a step further, the lawyer urged Nigerians to stop sweeping things like this under the rug. He stressed the importance of holding public officials accountable and insisted that leaders must apologize whenever they cross the line.

Idam in his words said: “Saying that “Nigerians should eat wherever they find food” was quite an honest advice but sadly hypocritical advice, given that the advisor does not and would not eat just anywhere he finds food.

“A Senate President who announced braggingly before Nigerians that he would be enjoying and watching from television with his family while hungry Nigerians are protesting as a result of hunger had long stripped himself of empathy or emotion.

“I will not chide the fact that he had sent monies in the form of “prayers” into his colleagues’ bank accounts described as “Mail Boxes” brazenly, for the purpose of enjoyment during vacation. The details of the monies sent and its sources are still being questioned before Court 12 of the Federal High Court Abuja Division, in suit No.FHC/ABJ/CS/1394/2023, Maduabuchi O. Idam Vs. The Senate President of Nigeria. So, I will not speak further on that subject since the matter is subjudice, i.e., pending in court.

“Until Nigerians learn to demand that leaders quit their positions (if found to have misconducted themselves), or demand an apology for an infamous conduct exhibited while in public positions, institutions will remain a joke.

“These and many more are the reasons our supposed hallowed National Assembly is recklessly disregarded, disrespected, scorned and lampooned by even common citizens. Hence, those who are invited for one reason or the other, shun the invitation without fear or repercussions. After all, the majority of its principal officers and those in the cabinet have also snubbed its invitations in the past.

“The pride of the National Assembly must be earned in character and the conduct of its officers. Therefore, indecorous conduct exhibited by officers of the National Assembly must not be treated as a stage play.”…[CONTINUE READING HERE]>>