Nigerians divided over who is worst Senate President between Akpabio and Lawan

An online debate is currently raging on who should be crowned the worst Nigerian Senate President between incumbent Godswill Akpabio and his predecessor, Ahmed Lawan.

Social media users have, since Wednesday, been having diverse opinions on the debate with some voting for Lawan while others settled for Akpabio as the worst person to have led the nation’s federal legislative arm.

Those who voted Lawan say his tenure was one of the worst after he openly declared that any request made by then President Muhammadu Buhari would be passed without delay. And throughout his time in the Upper Chamber, the trend never bucked.

In the case of Akpabio, commenters say though he has barely completed one year in office, his tenure has been saddled with so many controversies and there are expectations of more to come.

A user with the handle @AbbaM_Abiyos threw the first gauntlet with this post:

“Akpabio remains the worst Senate President ever in history of Nigeria💔”

Akpabio remains the worst Senate President ever in history of Nigeria💔 pic.twitter.com/0rPvErgaZG

— Comrade Abiyos Roni. (@AbbaM_Abiyos) July 17, 2024

Then came a plethora of comments:

“Akpabio and Lawal are sharing points on who the worst SP in history is. They are also tied on goal difference and goals conceded. However, Akpabio has a game in hand.

Akpabio and Lawal are sharing points on who the worst SP I history is. They are also tied on goal difference and goals conceded. However, Akpbio has a game in hand.

— Grant_tile🇦🇷🇺🇸🇬🇧 (@grant_tile) July 17, 2024

“Ahmed Lawan had a free hand during Buhari’s reign. It was tradition that no one stood in Buhari’s way. Ppl who stood in his way were all removed (Dino and the rest). Unfortunately it seems the north are trying not to accord Tinubu same free hand. South no gree for them.

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Ahmed Lawan had a free hand during Buhari’s reign. It was tradition that no one stood in Buhari’s way. Ppl who stood in his way were all removed ( Dino and the rest ). Unfortunately it seems the north are trying not to accord Tinubu same free hand. South no gree for them.

— core nigerian (@ugboaja6) July 17, 2024

“Akpabio will pay for his gimmicks one way or the other. He might even be paying somehow presently. The universe never forgets or forgives someone who is blatantly evil, especially against poor defenceless people.”

He will pay for his gimmicks one way or the other. He might even be paying somehow presently. The universe never forgets or forgives someone who is blatantly evil, especially against poor defenceless people.

— R O C K S O L I D 🇳🇬🇬🇧 (@Iykonwuka) July 17, 2024

“Akpabio’s tenure struggled to pass significant legislation, with many bills stuck in limbo. His lack of effective legislative processes is glaring. His administration lacks transparency & accountability, and it shows he is more concerned with personal gain than serving the public interest

Akpabio's tenure struggled to pass significant legislation, with many bills stuck in limbo. His lack of effective legislative processes. His administration lack transparency & accountability, and it shows he is more concerned with personal gain than serving the public interest

— DEEN 🧔🏻 (@ShamsNalado) July 17, 2024

“Akpabio is a threat to Nigeria’s democracy. I’ve never seen a political puppet like him.”

Lawan did worst things under the Buhari's regime, the worst government after 1999.

— Obyno Sicily (@obynofs07) July 17, 2024

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