Nigerians Pounce On Abike Dabiri Over Reaction To Sen. Abbo’s Assault Video

By Tayo OLU On Jul 3, 2019

Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, the Chairman of the Nigerian Diaspora Commission, has come under attack on Twitter over her reaction to a trending video where a Nigerian Senator, Elisha Abbo, was seen assaulting some woman at a sex toy shop in Abuja.

The video which surfaced online on Tuesday, portrays Senator Abbo as assaulting the sex toy shop owner and her friend who is said to be a nursing mother.

The lawmaker was said to have visited the shop with three women and his security detail when a heated argument broke out after one of his girls vomited multiple times inside the shop and messed up the place. The shop owner was said to have complained about the vomiting which allegedly prompted the argument and the consequent alleged assault.

Reacting to the assault video which has since gone viral on social media, Dabiri-Erewa, who doubles as President Muhammadu Buhari’s Senior Special Assistant on Diaspora, had attempted to politicize Abbo’s conduct instead of criticize the act in itself, prompting Nigerians to pounce on her.

She had said, “To think that this PDP guy. was said to have “defeated” one of our most respected female parliamentarians, Senator Binta Masi Garba. The Senate must not protect him. He should be charged. The footage is enough evidence. He deserves to be in Prison”

To think that this PDP guy .was said to have “defeated”one of our most respected female parliamentarians, Senator Binta Masi Garba. The Senate must not protect him. He should be charged . The footage is enough evidence . He deserves to be in Prison https://t.co/6i944p55sj
— Abike Dabiri-Erewa (@abikedabiri) July 2, 2019

But reacting, some twitter users criticized the NIDCOM Chairman for being quick to criticize Abbo because he is a member of the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), but maintained silence when a governor of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), Abdullahi Ganduje of Kano State, was caught on several tapes allegedly receiving kickbacks in dollars from contractors in the state.

Below are some of the reactions:

Where were you when Ganduje was caught countless times on bribery and corruption? You want to politise this one. Gosh! https://t.co/kq7eAxwoWW
— Ernest Tortiv (@ErnestTortiv) July 3, 2019

Ganduje was caught on several tapes collecting bribes ..well captured !! A senator was caught on CCTV assaulting a lady .. hopefully if we get to punish the senator, ganduje must be punished.. we can’t keep running the country anyhow
— Ade E. faponle™️ (@gboyegabombo007) July 3, 2019

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Madam, don't politicise a sensitive matter like assault and battery. Deal with the issue and not the political party he belongs. BTW, I didn't see your tweets condemning Ganduje's bribe caught on video. Stop deceiving yourself ma. https://t.co/0rSzV38ewT
— 'Laitan 'Boye ???? (@Mayjorh) July 3, 2019

#Senatorstepdown protest for #senatorAbbo must come to pass,let’s not forge about senator Ganduje clips on bribery too. Let’s not forget to #SayNoToRUGA #Benuetwitter
— BenueGiant? (@one_dosh) July 3, 2019

Why do you wish to tanish your reputation here, because you’re getting chicken payment, Ganduje was caught on video pocketed dollars and Buhari hopelessly argue he don’t kind of technology was use. Shame on you to agains Ganduje video, and agree with this one now.
— Liman (@SS_liman) July 3, 2019

If you keep tweeting like this, more and more women would be denied the opportunity of public service, because your kinds are the best examples why women shouldn't be allowed a position of power.

I'm surprised your silence on the Ganduje tapes didn't choke you.. https://t.co/SYjDRV2dj0
— Ikenna David (@Chuks_Dave) July 3, 2019

Shut up! Take action regarding ganduje bribery videos first else fighting corruption is for the opposition.. Liars pic.twitter.com/JPcqbMNvL6
— Khalid (@real_bakano) July 3, 2019

One clear difference between @OfficialPDPNig and @OfficialAPCNg is that the former will condemn any of her member that erred publicly but the latter will always pull up blind defence. Case Studies: Senator Elisha Abbo and Governor Abdullahi Ganduje. pic.twitter.com/UFeEfLatMx
— Vincent Arógbòdó PhD (by affidavit) (@ArogbodoVincent) July 3, 2019

Shame on Abike Dabiri and Festus Keyamo. They should have just sat this one out, but no, they had to bring their shitty self to the public. They have successfully deflected the issue from That cannibalistic Senator to their thieving Ganduje. Shame on them. Dimwits
— Gov Udom's hypeman (@romeocza) July 3, 2019

What do you mean by “our most respected” she is your most respected female parliamentarians abeg Dey your dey make we sef dey our dey madam…. Like say your APC guy Ganduje aka Gandollar wasn’t caught on camera too. Eyin eletan gbogbo yiii https://t.co/ZXvVFHbttJ
— EYITAYO (@Hybrid_hyena) July 3, 2019

So when will y'all remember that Gov. Ganduje also had a LIVE footage?
While the Senator ought to be prosecuted, if you are fond of molesting/assaulting people, a space should be created for you in prison, right next to His. #SenatorElishaAbbo pic.twitter.com/lG23Tgu03v
— AwwwGustine™ (@themichanic_) July 3, 2019

Nigerians call out Festus Keyamo for quickly calling on the police to arrest and prosecute Elisha Abbo over a video of the senator assaulting a lady, questioning why he did not do the same when Umar Ganduje's alleged bribery video emerged.#Nigeria pic.twitter.com/7REDCyQL4j
— Crisscross Africa (@crisscrosafrica) July 3, 2019

Where was this energy when Ganduje was caught on video? Where was your tweet when our officers were being killed by Boko Haram.

Now all of a sudden you want to water down our agitations by trying to distract us with party sentiments.

Madam Hon. You lie. Go back to sleep. https://t.co/NBSlA0JNZ7
— 8TH WONDER OF THE WORLD (@_decentphil) July 3, 2019

Abduallahi Ganduje abdullahi ganduje abike dabiri erewa APC Elisha Abbo