Natasha reacts as Oby Ezekwesili and Nwaebonyi trade insults in Senate over her petition against Akpabio
Embattled Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has reacted to the heated verbal exchange between former Minister of Education, Oby Ezekwesili, and Senator Onyekachi Nwaebonyi of Ebonyi North during a Senate hearing on her petition against Senate President Godswill Akpabio.
Embattled Senator, Natasha Akpoti.
Clash began when Yakubu attempted to speak while Committee Chairman Neda Imasuen was addressing the room.
He was asked to mute his microphone, but when Ezekwesili tried to intervene, Nwaebonyi interrupted her.
Annoyed by his outburst, Ezekwesili was heard saying: “Comport yourself and stop making noise.”
This provoked an angry reaction from Nwaebonyi, who fired back:
“You’re a fool. What do you mean? Why are you talking to me like that? I will not take it. You’re an insult to womanhood. People like you cannot be here.”
In response, Ezekwesili called him a “hooligan, escalating the argument before order was eventually restored.
Following the dramatic exchange, Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan took to social media to express her admiration for Ezekwesili, acknowledging her courage in the face of verbal attacks.
On X (formerly Twitter), she wrote:
“Dr. @obyezeks, Ma’am, I apologise for the insults. Know you took them for me… for us… as a mother and as a leader. Know that you are a true icon of integrity, courage, and visionary leadership. Your unwavering commitment to good governance, education, and democracy continues to inspire generations. A champion of accountability… Nigerians appreciate you. I celebrate your brilliance, resilience, and selfless service. You are a hero. #Leadership #Inspiration.”
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