Why Omoyele Sowore Thinks It’s Time To Scrap The Nigerian Senate

Omoyele Sowore Calls for the End of the Nigerian Senate

Let’s talk about something that’s been making waves in Nigerian politics lately. Former presidential candidate of the African Action Congress (AAC), Omoyele Sowore, has come out swinging with a bold suggestion that might just spark some serious debate. He believes the Nigerian Senate is nothing but a waste of resources and should be abolished altogether. Imagine that—a body that’s supposed to represent the people being called out as unnecessary. Now, that’s a conversation starter, isn’t it?

According to Naija News, Sowore made this statement while reacting to a heated exchange between Senator Onyekachi Nwebonyi, representing the Ebonyi North Senatorial District, and former Minister of Education, Oby Ezekwesili. This clash didn’t happen in a corner—it took place during an Ethics Committee hearing on Tuesday, where some pretty heavy allegations were being discussed. It involved suspended Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan from Kogi Central and Senate President, Godswill Akpabio. Talk about drama!

The Verbal Sparring Match That Sparked the Debate

So, what exactly went down? Well, during the hearing, Senator Nwebonyi was on the receiving end of some sharp words from Oby Ezekwesili. She reportedly called him a “hooligan” and told him to “shut up.” Can you picture the tension in that room? Now, Nwebonyi didn’t take it lying down. In fact, in an interview on Channels TV, he explained that the whole thing started because Ezekwesili had lost her cool and decided to throw some shade his way.

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But here’s the kicker: Nwebonyi isn’t backing down. He made it clear that he doesn’t regret the clash, even though he respects Ezekwesili as a woman. He questioned why someone with her stature would resort to such language. It’s like watching a political version of a boxing match, where both sides are throwing punches, but there’s still a level of respect in the air.

Sowore Weighs In: Time to Scrap the Senate?

Now, let’s get back to Sowore. In a Facebook post on Wednesday, he shared his thoughts on the matter, and let me tell you, they’re pretty strong. He suggested that Senator Nwebonyi’s behavior during the clash is a clear sign of why the Nigerian Senate might not be serving its purpose. Sowore believes that sending unproductive representatives to a body that’s essentially a “rubber stamp assembly” is a waste of resources. He even went as far as to say that the Senate should be scrapped entirely.

But Sowore didn’t stop there. He took a moment to commend Oby Ezekwesili for standing her ground. In his words, he wrote, “Look at this individual’s behavior and explain to me why the Nigerian Senate should not be scrapped, as it is clearly a waste of resources to send unproductive representatives to a rubber stamp assembly. I commend Oby Ezekwesili for not backing down.” It’s clear that Sowore sees this incident as a reflection of deeper issues within the legislative body.

What do you think? Is it time for the Nigerian Senate to evolve, or should it be abolished altogether? The debate is on, and it’s definitely worth paying attention to. Whether you agree with Sowore or not, one thing’s for sure—this conversation isn’t going away anytime soon.