Posted by Amarachi on Tue 15th Aug, 2023 - tori.ng
According to the businessman, Akpabio shouldn't have made it public because it was insensitive to the plight of Nigerians.
Olumide Aderinokun
Nigerian politician, David Olumide Aderinokun has opined that the N2m ‘token’ given to senators isn't a big deal.
Aderinokun, who is married to media personality, Stephanie Coker, stated this via Twitter on Tuesday, August 15, adding that the money is even “too small” for a senator.
According to the businessman, Akpabio shouldn't have made it public because it was insensitive to the plight of Nigerians.
“The 2m that was given to senators isn’t a big deal. It is even too small for a senator. What can a family man do with 2m Naira($2k). Why are we making it a big deal. But they shouldn't have made it public. Making it public is a bit insensitive to plight of Nigerians,” he wrote.
Recall that the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, told members of the upper legislative chamber of the National Assembly that a token had been sent to them to enjoy their holiday.
The announcement caught on camera sparked reactions among Nigerians, as many described it as insensitive at a time the masses are grappling with economic hardship.