It was a rowdy session today at the hallowed chambers of the National Assembly as the President Muhammadu Buhari was summarily handed the humble pie of crass disapproval as he presented the 2019 budget.
The booing and catcalls of "Lies!' Noooooo!' reverberated throughout the hall and got to a peak when he made mention of the fact that the Nigerian economy had been rescued out of recession, and that Boko Haram had been completely eradicated.
It got to a head and the president became irritated and urged the members to conduct themselves as the international community was watching the proceedings.
The session was abruptly brought to a close when it began to look like the security of the nation's number one citizen could no longer be guaranteed, and he was subsequently spirited out of the chambers by armed security men.
Many respondents whose opinions were sampled on the matter opined that this was the first time a serving president was greeted with such dose of dislike and ignominy. Most said it was a direct offshoot of the grossly incompetent and insensitive stewardship of the present APC-led government. Joel, a researcher, said it was shocking that a leader could be booed in that manner. 'It has never been heard in the history of the leadership of the country', he said.
Well.....if this isnt surprising....then nothing is.....
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