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Nwaebonyi and Oby at the panel<\/p>\n

By Amah
\nShare<\/div>\n
\nThere was a heated exchange between Onyekachi Nwaebonyi, senator representing Ebonyi North, and former Minister of Education, Oby Ezekwesili, during a senate hearing on Tuesday.<\/p>\n

The clash occurred at the Senate Committee on Ethics, Privileges, and Public Petitions hearing on a fresh petition submitted by Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan.<\/p>\n

Ezekwesili was present at the hearing alongside Abiola Akiyode-Afolabi, counsel to Akpoti-Uduaghan, and the chief petitioner from Kogi Central, Zubairu Yakubu.Trouble started when the petitioner urged the Chairman of the Committee, Neda Imasuen, to step down in the case following the \u2018controversial\u2019 manner in which he had so far handled the alleged sexual harassment allegation against Akpabio.<\/p>\n

\u201cHow can the chairman serve as a judge in a case where he has already publicly taken a position? What is the need for us to present our case when a verdict has already been given before hearing us?\u201d Yakubu questioned.<\/p>\n

He further alleged that some committee members had pre-existing ties to Akpabio, which he said compromised their ability to be neutral.<\/p>\n

His remarks angered some lawmakers, who accused him of attempting to undermine the committee\u2019s credibility.<\/p>\n

Ezekwesili also came under fire for what they saw as her insistence on forcing herself into the proceedings.<\/p>\n

However, Ezekwesili insisted on being heard out.<\/p>\n

She said, \u201cI asked to be put on oath as a witness. I am a citizen of Nigeria.\u201d<\/p>\n

This led to a heated argument with Nwaebonyi, who lashed out at her, saying, \u201cYou\u2019re a fool. What do you mean? Why are you talking to me like that? I will not take it. You\u2019re an insult to womanhood. People like you cannot be here.\u201d<\/p>\n

Ezekwesili called him a \u201chooligan,\u201d further escalating the altercation.<\/p>\n

The verbal battle momentarily disrupted the hearing before order was restored.After the tension was doused, the legislator representing Imo West, Senator Patrick Ndubueze appealed for calm before addressing the committee. Punch<\/p><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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