President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio has been upbraided by Nigerians on social media platforms following his announcement on national television, the vacation allowances paid into the accounts of members.
The red chamber members and the principal officers have since faced heavy backlash on social media following what many described as unpardonable gaffe made by Akpabio.
A video had gone viral showing the Senate President announcing to his colleagues at a plenary session that “to enable us enjoy our holidays, a token has been sent to our various accounts by the Clerk of the National Assembly”.
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His colleagues promptly reprimanded him, and in an apparent move to avert public outcry, Akpabio announced the withdrawal of his statement, saying he had sent prayers instead.
“I withdraw that statement. To allow you to enjoy your holiday, the Senate President has sent prayers to your mailboxes to assist you to go on a safe journey and return,” Akpabio said.
