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The Digest:

According to reports from the Senate Committee on Foreign Affairs, a nominee for ambassadorial posting, Emmanuel Adeyemi, faced an embarrassing moment during his confirmation hearing when he could not name all three senators representing his home state, Ekiti. The lapse drew sharp criticism from committee members, who called it unacceptable for a senior diplomatic candidate.

Key Points:
  • Emmanuel Adeyemi, a deputy director at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, correctly named Senators Opeyemi Bamidele and Yemi Adaramodu.
  • He struggled to recall Senator Cyril Fasuyi, the third senator from Ekiti North, prompting murmurs in the chamber.
  • A member of his entourage was seen attempting to search for the name on a mobile phone during the hearing.
  • Senator Asuquo Ekpenyong condemned the error as symbolic of poor preparedness among public office aspirants.
  • Senators Adams Oshiomhole and Seriake Dickson echoed the concern, while Senator Yunus Akintunde appealed for leniency.
  • Adeyemi is one of three nominees from Ekiti State undergoing screening for career ambassadorial positions.
  • In a separate moment, Senator Jimoh Ibrahim made an unlisted appearance and was asked to "take a bow and go."

Sources: Daily Trust, Premium Times