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The Digest:

Senate President Godswill Akpabio forcefully rejected calls for a ceremonial screening of defence nominee Christopher Musa, invoking pressure from US President Donald Trump and the ongoing hostage crisis to demand rigorous questioning.

Key Points:
  • Senate President Godswill Akpabio rebuked senators who called for nominee Christopher Musa to simply "bow and go."
  • Akpabio stated, "Even Donald Trump is on our neck," citing external pressure as a reason for thorough scrutiny.
  • He insisted the screening must address the insecurity crisis, referencing "over 200 children still in the bush."
  • The session became rowdy as lawmakers clashed over the appropriate depth of questioning for the former Chief of Defence Staff.
  • Akpabio framed the rigorous process as necessary to "give Nigerians hope" amid security challenges.
  • He accused some senators of attempting to inject politics into a critical security appointment.
  • The nominee, Christopher Musa, was subsequently subjected to a full question-and-answer session.
By weaponizing external pressure and domestic tragedy against parliamentary ritual, Akpabio reframed the screening from a formality into a litmus test for governmental seriousness, exposing how deep crises can force procedural storms to break.


Sources: Daily Post Nigeria, Imran Muhammed


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