https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZoSs4fwcGow

The Nigerian senators where caught on tape covered by NTA announcing a suspected money being sent to the members to enjoy their holiday.

When his attention was brought to the notice camera was still live, the senate President, Godwill Akpabio quickly withdraw his statement.

"A little token has been sent to your accounts by the clerk to enjoy your holiday" his statement.

He quietly rephrased it to be another issue entirely.

VIDEO: How Akpabio Mistakenly Exposed Senators’ ‘Holiday Allowance’

Senate President Godswill Akpabio bit more than he could chew when he mistakenly disclosed that money had been sent to his colleagues “to enjoy your holiday”.

Forgetting that the proceeding was being captured on live camera, the senate president spoke confidently.

“As soon as Senator Umahi takes his oath of office, we shall rearrange the office of the leadership.”

“In order to enable all of us to enjoy our holidays, a token has been sent to our various accounts by the Clerk of the National Assembly,” he said.

Realising what was at stake, a senator rushed to him to make him realise that he was on air.

In his response, Akpabio said, “I withdraw that statement. In order 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.”

It’s not clear the amount that was sent to the lawmakers as their salaries and allowances are shrouded in secrecy.

However, the development comes amid the nationwide hardship occasioned by the removal of fuel subsidy, which led to the price of fuel hitting N613 per litre from N197 per litre when the new government came in at the end of May.

Nigerians are currently reacting to the video, lamenting how the leaders asked the masses to make sacrifices while they carry on with extravagance.

When President Bola Tinubu forwarded a bill to amend the 2022 Supplementary Act to the National Assembly, N70 billion was approved to “support the working conditions” of new lawmakers.

While N19 billion was approved for farmers who suffered the devastating effect of the 2022 floods across the country.

The “enjoyment allowance” saga is one of the controversies that have rocked Akpabio’s senate presidency, which is just few months.

In July, there was outrage after Akpabio was captured on live TV joking about “Let The Poor Breathe”, a phrase that became popular after an interview granted by President Bola Tinubu.

Although the media office of the senate president made certain clarifications on the incident, Nigerians expressed anger over it.

https://dailytrust.com/video-how-akpabio-mistakenly-exposed-senators-holiday-allowance/

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Oh my God. This animal kingdom call Nigeria is something else. They now announce it openly. No be only prayer.

Oh my God
the real looters

mondpen:
The Nigerian senators where caught on tape covered by NTA announcing a suspected money being sent to the members to enjoy their holiday.

When his attention was brought to the notice camera was still live, the senate President, Godwill Akpabio quickly withdraw his statement.

"A little token has been sent to your accounts by the clerk to enjoy your holiday" his statement.

He quietly rephrased it to be another issue entirely.

Video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZoSs4fwcGow

TemplarLandry:

Your lordships and Saviour's

They're sharing "little tokens" to enjoy their holidays, what about their minions here on nairaland na?

Them no follow for the holiday enjoyment bayi ? Abi they don't want iconicR to eat croaker fish?

BoldBrainz:
They're sharing "little tokens" to enjoy their holidays, what about their minions here on nairaland na?

Them no follow for the holiday enjoyment bayi ? Abi they don't want iconicR to eat croaker fish?

They just collected their 30k last week. Another one by next month.

This Akpabio always looks and sound unserious.. Like he takes everything as a joke.

Evil people go & enjoy your holidays. The money has been shared to their various accounts by the clerk of the House while the emilokans are groaning under the mandate thief

By fire by force

Na their way. That is why they are there, we shouldn't be deceived

Thieves everywhere. Once the head is sick and rotten every part of the system will follow.

Do not mind the senators as money or token wasn't sent to their account during Obj Ebele Buhari era na only under Tinubu them send the token.

DatNiggaDaz:
Evil people go & enjoy your holidays. The money has been shared to their various accounts by the clerk of the House while the emilokans are groaning under the mandate thief.
By fire by force

Akaegwu:
They just collected their 30k last week. Another one by next month.

BoldBrainz:
They're sharing "little tokens" to enjoy their holidays, what about their minions here on nairaland na?

Them no follow for the holiday enjoyment bayi ? Abi they don't want iconicR to eat croaker fish?

Akaegwu:
They just collected their 30k last week. Another one by next month.

For real ?

Wait, let me confirm from Rose.

These are the idiots feeding fat on the lean resources of this nation. This is the same man that said senators are suffering too. So as palliatives are being provided for the poor downtrodden masses, the senators too must be considered.What a terrible country

While there supporters in Lagos cheer them on with empty stomach

This is coming at a time when they are asking Nigerians to tighten their belt. Let them continue. One day one day jungle go mature for all these Nigerian politicians.

No agbado idiot is getting shishi from those tokens

A-looters continua

What are you saying? You get sense at all? Stop thinking this way. Announcing such on air is what we're saying. Who doesn't know they're all corrupt politicians from time immemorial.

EcoNews:
Do not mind the senators as money or token wasn't sent to their account during Obj Ebele Buhari era na only under Tinubu them send the token.

Damn! Ebola Tinubu is a big mess.

Baba abeg send me prayer to my mail box...this men taking us for a ride... Akpabio dey fall my hand. To think of it that he was a governor for 8yrs, him dey miss cap

It's a shame

mondpen:
The Nigerian senators where caught on tape covered by NTA announcing a suspected money being sent to the members to enjoy their holiday.

When his attention was brought to the notice camera was still live, the senate President, Godwill Akpabio quickly withdraw his statement.

"A little token has been sent to your accounts by the clerk to enjoy your holiday" his statement.

He quietly rephrased it to be another issue entirely.

Video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZoSs4fwcGow

the usual suspects will be here to defend these criminals while their own suffering continues

kokoA:
This Akpabio always looks and sound unserious.. Like he takes everything as a joke.

thats how he is oo

always joking about stuff and sounding funny

maticar:

the usual suspects will be here to defend these criminals while their own suffering continues

Amoteun4SW, Hellineus, Omenka, Manna4grill, Afamed, Okoroawusa are on their way to tell you why this action will lead to to progress of Nigeria...

They will mock you...as your wailing will be for 8 years

He didnt say anything strange.
They get allowances.

Na only thing wey dem sabi

ruggedtimi:
Baba abeg send me prayer to my mail box...this men taking us for a ride... Akpabio dey fall my hand. To think of it that he was a governor for 8yrs, him dey miss cap

What did he do wrong? The clerk simply sent them a small allowance to use for their recess which was part of their budget

My brother is turning to clown because of south west. Shame.

Lol

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