The President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, has sparked a social media frenzy after being spotted wearing a styled hat with the logo of former President Bola Tinubu while heading to a senate plenary. The video, which surfaced on Wednesday, July 19th, shows the senate president arriving at the National Assembly dressed in a white native attire, complemented by a navy blue cap embossed with Bola Tinubu’s signature logo.
The photos have elicited mixed reactions on social media, with many Nigerians expressing disapproval over the head of the Legislative arm of government’s choice of outfit at a time when he is expected to stand and act independently.
One social media user, Dolapo, commented, “Distasteful, wasteful, and embarrassing. Do you even know your role as the Senate president? If you do, you won’t wear that cap on your head to a plenary. I think Nigerians are better off without the Senate. You all just waste taxpayers’ money, loot, and occupy space.”
Another user, Morris_Monye, wrote, “We have a long way to go. The number 1 legislator who is supposed to act as a check and balance to the executives is wearing a Tinubu-styled hat.”
The incident has sparked discussions on the role of the Senate president and the need for political leaders to maintain impartiality and independence in their actions and decisions. The social media reactions highlight the sensitivity of political affiliations and branding in public office and underscore the importance of upholding the principles of accountability and transparency in governance.
