Certain senators, particularly those from the ninth Assembly, are requesting an apology from Senator Adams Oshiomhole, who represents APC Edo North.
The demand for an apology comes in response to allegations of vandalism that Oshiomhole made against them.
During his appearance on the Politics Today program on Channels Television, Oshiomhole claimed that senators and House of Representatives members from the 9th National Assembly took away items, including rugs, from their respective offices.
He contrasted this behavior with the members of the 10th National Assembly, stating that he and most of the federal lawmakers in the 10th Assembly used their personal funds to furnish and maintain their offices.
Oshiomole said, “In spite of the presence of security men and women, television sets, carpets, and chairs were looted by the immediate past senators and House of Representatives members.
“The former lawmakers left their offices in shambles with holes in the walls, which had to be fixed by serving lawmakers from their pockets.”
During the plenary on Tuesday, Senator Adeola Solomon, representing APC Ogun West, presented a motion calling for Senator Adams Oshiomhole to issue an apology.
Senator Solomon emphasized that Oshiomhole’s comment had caused embarrassment to the lawmakers, and he felt that his privilege as a senator had been abused by those allegations. The motion sought to address the matter and seek redress for the perceived harm caused by Oshiomhole’s statements.
Solomon said, “My privilege has been abused. A senator of the Federal Republic of Nigeria went on National TV and told the whole world that the lawmakers of the ninth Assembly, which I was a part of, looted equipment from their offices.
“We all know that there is no way that a senator or their aides can take a pin out of the National Assembly without being accounted for.
“Each of the items was checked and legally passed and those amounts are deducted from severance packages.”
“I hereby demand that the senator should apologise to the House or be made to face the Ethics and Privilege Committee.”
Adeola was seconded and supported by Senator Adamu Aliero (PDP Kebbi Central).
