The National Assembly has responded to strong criticism from Pastor Tunde Bakare, describing his comments as biased and misleading. Bakare, serving overseer of The Citadel Global Community Church, had faulted the legislature for its ratification of emergency rule in Rivers State and the suspension of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, calling it an “institutional immorality Olympics”.
In a statement on Tuesday, the Chairman of the Senate Committee on Media and Public Affairs, Senator Yemi Adaramodu, said while the Senate respects citizens’ rights to free expression, Bakare’s remarks had crossed the line into “unwarranted invective” and posed a threat to public confidence in democratic institutions.
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The Senate accused the cleric of making politically charged and corrosive statements, suggesting they may stem from personal frustrations or future political ambitions. Adaramodu said such commentary undermines the legislature’s constitutional responsibilities and distorts the complexities of governance.
He called for national dialogue rooted in truth and mutual respect, rather than polarising rhetoric. The Senate added that over time, Pastor Bakare may come to appreciate the 10th National Assembly’s actions as being in the country’s best interest.
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