A dramatic scene unfolded during a Senate hearing when Senator Onyekachi Nwaebonyi engaged in a heated exchange with former Minister of Education, Dr. Oby Ezekwesili.
In a video shared by TVC News, the confrontation escalated into an intense verbal clash, shocking onlookers.
Tensions flared when Senator Nwaebonyi visibly agitated, lashed out at Ezekwesili, saying,
“Can’t you respect yourself? Shut up your dirty mouth, smelling mouth. Look at you. You are a fool. You are a fool at 70. I am a Senator. I said you are a fool. Why are you talking to me like that?”
The altercation which reportedly stemmed from a disagreement over a political matter quickly turned personal.
Ezekwesili, a respected public figure known for her advocacy on good governance and accountability remained firm despite the verbal attack.
The incident has sparked public outrage, with many Nigerians condemning the senator’s remarks as unprofessional and disrespectful.
Social media has been flooded with reactions with some calling for disciplinary action against Nwaebonyi for his conduct. Others have hailed Ezekwesili’s composure in the face of the outburst.
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Political analysts say the clash reflects deeper tensions within Nigeria’s political scene where debates often devolve into personal attacks rather than constructive discussions.
As calls for civility in governance grow louder, many are now questioning the ethical standards upheld within the country’s legislative chambers.
Neither Senator Nwaebonyi nor Dr. Ezekwesili has issued an official statement on the altercation but the incident has once again highlighted the need for decorum in political discourse.