BREAKING: Senate extends sitting time to determine Keyamo’s fate.

The screening of President Bola Tinubu‘s 48 ministerial nominees entered its sixth non-consecutive day at the Nigerian Senate today, August 07, 2023.

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Senator Darlington Nwokocha, representing Abia Central Senatorial District, moved a motion to suspend the ministerial screening of a nominee from Delta State, Festus Keyamo. The motion was seconded by Senator Enyinnaya Abaribe from Abia-South Senatorial District, leading to a contentious debate among the lawmakers.

BREAKING: Senate extends sitting time to determine Keyamo’s fate.

The Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, then subjected the motion to a voice vote, but the lawmakers were clearly divided. As the tension mounted, the red chamber erupted into a rowdy session, with heated arguments between the senators.

Senator Nwokocha accused Festus Keyamo of disrespecting the 9th National Assembly and making allegations against the previous Assembly of corruption. The allegations, if proven true, could have severe implications for the reputation and credibility of the parliament.

Festus Keyamo, a Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), had previously served as the Minister of State for Labour and Productivity under the administration of former President Muhammadu Buhari. His nomination for another ministerial position became contentious due to the allegations raised against him.

In response to the escalating situation, Senate President Godswill Akpabio intervened and rose to his feet, announcing that the Senate would enter a closed session and requesting privacy from the media observers.