“A huge disaster” – Nigerians react as Oyo lawmaker struggles to move motion during plenary (Video)
A lawmaker from Oyo State, Hon. Adigun Abass have sparked mixed reactions after being unable caught struggling to conclude a motion he had presented at a plenary in the House of Representative
In a video shared on YouTube by TVC, the lawmaker, representing Ibadan North-East/South-East Federal Constituency in the lower chamber and a member of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) appeared to falter repeatedly as he attempted to move his motion.
PDP Oyo lawmaker struggles to move a motion during plenary. pic.twitter.com/mbPk9xc4cr
— Star Potter (@Starpotternews) January 16, 2025
The Speaker of the House, Tajudeen Abass intervened, offering guidance and corrections to help him properly articulate his points. After the Speaker’s assistance, the lawmaker successfully moved the motion.
The incident has sparked reactions from on social, with many commenting on the need for improved public speaking skills among legislators.
Alexander Ukwuoma, an X user with username @AlexanderU4690 wrote; “It’s very shameful such thing happen in this era
We need to be careful on the kind of people we elect to represent us But anyway no body is above mistake, l pray he work on himself because this is a national disgrace to him and his constituency.”
Another user, @JShoremekun reacted; “This is rather embarrassing, to say the least. This is what you get when we don’t put our best forward. It is well.”
@KennethOkoko commented; “This is shameful. Is he representing NURTW, Molete Branch in the Oyo State House of Assembly?”
@uchenduchris01 said; “In a country where the unqualified are forced on the qualified, this is what you get. When a man who is supposed to be in the farm is placed to man the cockpit, of course he will crash the airplane.”
@goodlukgoody simply reacted; “A huge disaster.”
However, others defended the lawmaker, saying speaking of English shouldn’t a yardstick to judge his capacity or performance.
@goodbuaya wrote; “But english is just a language and not a measure of intelligence nah. As long as he’s a performing rep, shikenan!
@AA_Adelodun said; “RT. (HON) ABASS ADIGUN AGBOWORIN. Member, House of Representatives, Ibadan North- East/South- East Federal Constituency, Oyo State. Yes this is the same Rep Member that is trending and being judged by a 43secs clip. This is Hon Abass Adigun from Ibadan Oyo State.
