Nigerian Parliamentarian Faces Backlash for "Unparliamentary" Comments
Abuja, Nigeria – A recent parliamentary session saw a heated exchange when a member, identified as "Ordinary Ahmed," made remarks deemed "unparliamentary" by the Chairman. The incident occurred during a presentation where Ahmed, known as "the ordinary president of the extraordinary citizens of the global village," was presenting a memorandum.
Ahmed, who initially sought permission to speak in "broken English," drew strong objections when he critiqued the attire of another participant, specifically referencing the cost of her bangles. This sparked immediate uproar from other members.
The Chairman swiftly intervened, admonishing Ahmed for abusing his privilege as a guest and demanding a withdrawal of the statement and an apology. "That statement that you have made about somebody's bangles and what have you is unparliamentary and you need to withdraw it from our record, please, and apologize," the Chairman stated firmly.
Ahmed apologized and withdrew the remark, attempting to continue his presentation by referencing the presence of a police representative. However, he was again cautioned against making personal references.
The incident highlights growing tensions within parliamentary proceedings, with calls for adherence to established protocols and respectful discourse. The "Human Rights Radio," a platform often associated with Ahmed, has previously been a point of contention, with some officials questioning its legitimacy as a "human rights" entity.
