NUJ Frowns At Senate Invasion, Says A Dastardly Act

The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) has frowned at the Wednesday’s invasion of the Senate chambers by thugs suspected to be loyal to suspended Senator Ovie Omo-Agege.

The union in a statement described the seizure of the mace as “a dastardly act,” that is inimical to democratic norms and values.

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“We consider the invasion and disruption of the proceedings of the Senate by thugs today as inimical to democratic norms and values,” the statement by Shuaibu Usman Leman read.

According to him, “Paralysing Parliamentary Sessions and seizing of the Mace which is a symbol of office or authority is a favourite pastime of most aggrieved members of the National and State Assemblies, for whatever reason.

“We note with regret that most politicians have lost the sensibility to understand the cost implication of such disruptions, especially as loss of time through pandemonium “translates into substantial loss of public money.

We condemn the action in its entirety and call for proper investigation into how thugs got unhindered access into the Red Chamber.”

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