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An online debate is currently raging over who should be crowned the worst Nigerian Senate President between the incumbent Godswill Akpabio and his predecessor, Ahmed Lawan.
Since Wednesday, social media users have had mixed opinions about the debate, with some favouring Lawan while others have singled out Akpabio as the worst person to ever lead the country’s federal legislature.
Those who voted for Lawan said his tenure was one of the worst after he openly declared that any request made by then President Muhammadu Buhari would be passed immediately. And during his tenure in the Upper House, that trend never changed.
In Akpabio’s case, commentators say that although he has only been in office for a year, his tenure has been marred by so many controversies and there is expectation of more controversies in the future.
A user with the account @AbbaM_Abiyos threw out the first challenge with this post:
“Akpabio remains the worst Senate President in Nigeria’s history
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Akpabio remains the worst Senate President in Nigeria’s history
— Comrade Abiyos Roni. (@AbbaM_Abiyos) July 17, 2024
Then came a lot of comments:
“Akpabio and Lawal share the points for the worst SP in history. They are also level on goals scored and goals conceded. However, Akpabio still has a game in hand.
Akpabio and Lawal share the points for who is the worst team in SP I history. They are also tied on goal difference and goals conceded. However, Akpabio still has a game in hand.
— tile_grant
(@grant_tile) July 17, 2024
“Ahmed Lawan had full freedom during the Buhari administration. It was a tradition that no one stood in Buhari’s way. Those who stood in his way were all removed (Dino and others). Unfortunately it seems the north is trying not to give Tinubu the same freedom. The south is not allowing them.
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Ahmed Lawan had free reign during the Buhari administration. It has been a tradition that no one stands in Buhari’s way. Those who stand in his way are removed (Dino and others). Unfortunately it seems the north is trying not to give Tinubu the same freedom. The south is not allowing them.
— Nigerian core (@ugboaja6) July 17, 2024
“Akpabio will pay for his deception one way or another. He might even pay for it this time. The universe will never forget or forgive someone who is openly evil, especially towards poor helpless people.”
He would pay for his deception one way or another. He might even pay for it this time. The universe will never forget or forgive someone who is so blatantly evil, especially towards poor helpless people.
— SOLID ROCK
“Akpabio’s tenure has been difficult to pass significant legislation, with many bills languishing. The lack of an effective legislative process is glaring. His administration lacks transparency & accountability, and this shows that he is more concerned with personal gain than serving the public interest.
Akpabio’s tenure has been difficult to pass significant legislation, with many bills stalled. His legislative process has been ineffective. His governance lacks transparency & accountability, and this shows that he is more concerned with personal gain than serving the public interest.
— DENI
(@ShamsNalado) July 17, 2024
“Akpabio is a threat to Nigerian democracy. I have never seen a political puppet like him.”
The opposition did the worst under the Buhari regime, the worst government after 1999.
— Obyno Sisilia (@obynofs07) July 17, 2024
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