The Nigerian Senate has responded forcefully to Pastor Tunde Bakare’s recent criticism, accusing him of overstepping his bounds with his “rubber-stamp” remark about the 10th National Assembly.
In a statement issued by Senator Yemi Adaramodu, the Senate described Bakare’s statements as “misleading, politically motivated, and indicative of a poor understanding of the legislature’s constitutional responsibilities”.
Bakare, who previously vied for the presidency, had accused the National Assembly of failing in its oversight role and being subservient to the executive. He also condemned the emergency rule in Rivers State and the suspension of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan.
Adaramodu stressed that while every citizen has the right to voice opinions, the Senate would not tolerate “unwarranted invective and misleading assertions.” He further noted that the Senate has constructively challenged the executive on several occasions and rejected Bakare’s comparison to the infamous Third Term bid of the Obasanjo era.
