Senate President Godswill Akpabio has cautioned critics against making uninformed comments on Senate proceedings, urging the public to understand parliamentary rules before engaging in discussions.
Akpabio made this statement while receiving a delegation from the Niger Delta Ethnic Nationalities Youth Leaders Forum in Abuja.
His warning follows the recent suspension of Kogi Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan for allegedly violating Senate rules, a decision he stressed was unanimously supported by lawmakers.
Expressing concern over the rising trend of uninformed debates on television and social media, Akpabio said individuals with little to no knowledge of legislative procedures often misrepresent Senate affairs.
“You should seek the facts before making public statements. We advise members of the public to stop misquoting the rules of the Senate,” he stated.
He also criticized those outside the legislature for attempting to interpret Senate procedures, likening it to a herbalist quoting the Bible or someone unfamiliar with Islamic teachings trying to interpret the Qur’an.