Senator Seriake Dickson, representing Bayelsa West and a former Governor of Bayelsa State, became the focus of a dramatic moment in the Senate on Wednesday after accusing Senate President Godswill Akpabio of preventing him from completing his remarks on Nigeria’s worsening security challenges.
Speaking during an interview from 3:40 in a video shared by Channels Television, Dickson was contributing to a debate on rising insecurity when his microphone was suddenly switched off. The interruption drew an immediate and emotional reaction from the lawmaker, who felt he was being unfairly cut short during a crucial national discussion.
In the viral clip, Dickson said, “You have recognized me, you don’t want me to conclude my thought. The country is seeing it, the world is seeing it I will take my seat now.” His statement, delivered with visible frustration, momentarily halted the plenary as murmurs spread across the chamber.
The incident has since sparked widespread reactions, with many Nigerians questioning why a senator would be silenced during a debate of such importance. Critics argue that preventing a lawmaker from expressing his views undermines democratic principles and reduces the quality of parliamentary discourse, especially on a sensitive issue like national security.
Observers noted that Dickson appeared determined to highlight key concerns about Nigeria’s security architecture before the interruption occurred. Supporters believe the incident reflects deeper tensions within the Senate over how open and inclusive deliberations should be. View, More,
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