Oby Ezekwesili, the former education minister, was criticized by senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan of Kogi Central for insulting her on behalf at a Senate Committee panel on Tuesday.
On Wednesday, Akpoti-Uduaghan praised the former minister as an advocate for accountability and an example of visionary leadership in a post on X.
“Ma’am, I’m sorry for the insults. Know that you were there for me as a mother and as a leader for us. You are a true example of integrity, courage, and leadership, as you demonstrate.
Your unwavering support for democracy, education, and good governance continues to inspire generations. a proponent of accountability You are appreciated by Nigerians. You have done a wonderful job, as do I, and you do it without a doubt. You are a hero, she declared.
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Ezekwesili responded, “A torrent of insults from any source is but a small price to pay in our resolve to see a Nigerian that becomes,” on X.
“We must never leave behind battles and wars that we should have waged and won for them,” our daughters and granddaughters. It is impossible for an unjust society to silence women and the most vulnerable people.
Thank you, Senator Natasha Akpoti Uduaghan @NatashaAkpoti!
Yet to me, a slew of insults from any source is only a small price to pay for our desire to see a Nigerian become.
Our daughters and granddaughters should never be the ones who will inherit the battles and wars that are… https://t.co/8mAG4gyRX9 pic. twitter.com/FylCL1EaLS
Ezekwesili’s encounter with Nwebonyi demonstrates What Women Endure In Many Cases.
When Ezekwesili and Abiola Akiyode-Afolabi, the attorney for Akpoti-Uduaghan, appeared before the Senate committee, which was adjourned due to the sexual harassment allegations involving Akpoti-Uduaghan and Senate President Godswill Akpabio, the panel erupted on Tuesday.
A male lawmaker from Ebonyi North Senatorial District, Onyekachi Nwebonyi, and Ezekwesili verbally exchanged just as the sitting started. Unprintable name-calling and gender-shaming were used in the shouting match.
Senator Nedamwem Imasuen, the committee’s leader, should step down, the rights activist claimed, in order to promote justice and fairness, and that he should not do so.
Ezekwesili argued that no matter how strong they may be, no matter how powerful they may be, they should not allow any group or individual to silence the voices of accountability. She also urged the society to demand that the public be accountable for that historical event.
She claimed that Akpoti-Uduaghan, who also alleges sexual harassment against Akpabio, has abandoned the Senate. The Kogi lawmaker must receive justice, according to Ezekwesili.
Source: Channels TV
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