Senator Seriake Dickson, representing Bayelsa West, became the focus of public attention on Wednesday after a tense exchange in the Senate chamber led him to accuse Senate President Godswill Akpabio of preventing him from concluding his remarks on national security.
Speaking during an intervention in a video shared by Channels Television from 3:43, Dickson was addressing the escalating security situation in the country when his microphone was abruptly turned off. The former governor, visibly displeased by the interruption, openly accused the Senate leadership of silencing him at a critical moment in the debate.
In the footage, Dickson stated emphatically, “You have oppressed me, you don’t want me to conclude. The country is seeing it, the world is seeing it I will take my seat now.” His words, delivered with controlled frustration, immediately stirred reactions across the chamber as some lawmakers attempted to calm the rising tension.
The quote has since gone viral, sparking intense discussions on social media where many Nigerians are questioning the level of freedom lawmakers truly have to express dissenting views during plenary. Observers noted that Dickson appeared intent on raising concerns he considered crucial to national security before he was halted. View, More,
Explore More News By Using The Button.