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The Digest:

A moment of raw political confrontation unfolded in the Senate as Senator Seriake Dickson’s microphone was cut off after he criticized Senate President Godswill Akpabio and APC senators for “unnecessarily praising” President Bola Tinubu while the nation grapples with severe insecurity. The incident, now a trending video, reveals the tension between official commendation and harsh national realities.

Key Points:
  • Senator Dickson questioned the praise for Tinubu amid widespread kidnappings and security failures.
  • He highlighted the recent loss of a Brigadier General as a sign of deteriorating security.
  • The session grew tense before Dickson’s microphone was abruptly switched off.
  • The action has sparked widespread public backlash and accusations of silencing dissent.
  • Social media users have praised Dickson for “speaking truth to power.”
  • Many criticized Akpabio’s leadership, calling it suppressive and partisan.
  • The event underscores growing frustration over the government’s handling of insecurity.
In a chamber meant for dialogue, a silenced microphone speaks volumes about the state of democratic expression in troubled times.

Sources: Twitter/ChuksEricE

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