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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ReYmdwxRvbw

Deputy Chief Whip of the Senate, Onyekachi Nwaebonyi, has expressed regret over his choice of words during a heated exchange with former Minister of Education, Oby Ezekwesili, at a Senate hearing.

Speaking in an interview, Nwaebonyi acknowledged that his remarks were inappropriate, particularly given Ezekwesili’s age.

“I regret my choice of words to her because she’s old enough to be my mother,” he itted. However, he maintained that his reaction was provoked by Ezekwesili’s actions.

In response, the senator lashed out, calling Ezekwesili a “fool” and “an insult to womanhood.” She, in turn, branded him a “hooligan,” sparking a dramatic verbal clash that temporarily disrupted the proceedings.

He stated, “But like I said, it is her action that brought up my reaction. But having itted publicly that she said so, I give it to her.”

The confrontation occurred during a hearing of the Senate Committee on Ethics, Privileges, and Public Petitions regarding a fresh petition by Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan.

Tensions escalated when Ezekwesili attempted to intervene after a petitioner’s microphone was turned off. Nwaebonyi, who was present as a witness for Senate President Godswill Akpabio, took offense at Ezekwesili’s comment instructing him to “compose himself and stop making noise.”

Another short fuse yeye man.
The so-called "distinguished" senator.
Insulting his mother's age mate because of Akpabio.

His wife and kids must be going through hell at home.

You are a rat compared to Oby.
Just hearing your name for the first time and it's as a result of your stupidity.

Two Igbo fo.ols dragging themselves in the gutters for people who would throw them under the bus when the opportunity slightly pokes it's head.

What a shame.

You are a disgrace to manhood then...

"Smelling mouth", is primary school yab. I was so disappointed in Senator Nwaebonyi. He should go and learn from Yo Mama

That was too much Ogaaaa.
Way too much for nothing
We need to take things easy.
Such humans can't function elsewhere except Africa.

Hooligans in government. She was right...

Oby shouldn't have, but Nwaebonyi you were way way out of line.

Haba, you could have ignored like Ubani. Call her privately and apologise, nice way to start though.

Ok

Medicine after death! She is old to be your mother abi.....senator of the Federal Republic!

You cannot not see any omoluabi talk to an elderly person or woman like that. Bro went out of line totally.

Dude you acted based on what you were paid for, but now, e come be like say you overact, you are now coming to apologies.

This singular thing you did has put a dent on your image that is invincible to us in the south

See the caliber of people representing the masses. Why won't they make stupid laws and decisions?

It is always good to think before you talk. She behaved irrationally in recent times. I don't think this is ordinary.

That's where i do have issues with humans and their emotions, after the damage has been don that's when dey start issuing apologies up and down. Why not try to control ur emotions

It’s still good he regretted his actions

Stupid idiot you don't know you have to maintain your cool as a public figure and a senator for that matter.

It's obvious the national assembly is full of people with shady characters.

If not for rigging hoisted by APC-led government, this man would have been somewhere loading buses. A much more experienced Senator would have handled things differently by cautioning Ezekwesili for uncouth use of words first before exchange of words.

.this is the type of Senators that are meant to make laws, you see why I said APC has failed.

So what will the waist-focused he-goats below say now that their distinguished sinator has apologised

okastum:
truth be told.. dis woman crossed the line by telling a distinguished senator to 'shut up'.

Abokinmanoma:
How and why should you tell an Elected Serving Senator to "Shut-Up"..

Nawa for all these Bitter-Obi People Ooo

Helgreenluv:
How could you have asked a serving Senator to shut up just because he agreed with the submission of the Chairman of the ? This woman too do sha. She always talks stupidly.

Inasmuch as the Senator went to far, I believe Oby Ezekwelisi is to blame. Maybe this is how she disrespects her husband at home and she forgot that not everyone tolerates nonsense.

Life goes on. Thanks for tendering this apology.

There's nothing honourable about those in the red chamber they're all rogues and ass lickers

Your own sister?

Chei, money politics ehhhh.

When it comes to share the spoils they immediately are one.

That's maturity.

That’s your business oga.

Nwebonyi is a disgrace to his party. Without doubt, he showed himself a complete hooligan. How he was able to call Oby Ezekwesili a fool at 70 beats my imagination. By all standards, they are not mates. Except that he is a Senator, how would he ever compare with her. It was a shameful outburst in the name of defending the Senate President. Even with all the call on him to restrain himself, he continued. He even dared to tell her that her likes should not be in the Senate chambers. He made himself the fool. If the SP had managed the event with Natasha maturedly, the Senate as a whole will not be in this mess.

Thankfully he found out that the woman is no pushover.

Useless man,

Every APC person and ers will regret in 2027.

Nonsense people.

Its because the bottle of water served on their table was not cold enough. You always need cold water to calm down when your tension is too high.

But no lady has any right to insult a man. Unless she wan die.

Enough said.

Freshfish4:
Stupid idiot you don't know you have to maintain your cool as a public figure and a senator for that matter.

It's obvious the national assembly is full of people with shady characters.

More experienced Senators would have reacted differently. Even Akpabio, uzo Kalu would have been effectively more mature. Senate is not for boys

my prayer point today, be say make okp*lor eyes dey comot from moto, jam head for roof or for ground, kpai.


wetin concern me. A terrorist is a terrorist. okwa ya.

Freshfish4:
Stupid idiot you don't know you have to maintain your cool as a public figure and a senator for that matter.

It's obvious the national assembly is full of people with shady characters.

Shady characters like the debarred lawyer from America who supervised Natasha's suspension

fergie001:
Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, currently under suspension, has formally filed a petition before the Legal Practitioners Disciplinary Committee, seeking the disbarment of Senator Nedamwen Bernards Imasuen from the Nigerian Bar.

The petition, grounded on allegations of professional misconduct, claims that Senator Imasuen was previously disbarred from the New York Bar for fraud, misappropriation of client funds, and failure to respond to disciplinary authorities.

According to the petition, Senator Imasuen was permanently disbarred by the New York Supreme Court, Appellate Division, Second Department, on May 10, 2010, following a complaint by Daphne Slyfield, a client who accused him of misappropriating legal fees.

The court found him guilty of multiple breaches of professional conduct, leading to the revocation of his legal license in the United States.

Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan alleged that, despite his disbarment, Senator Imasuen relocated to Nigeria and continued presenting himself as a legal practitioner while venturing into politics.

He was eventually elected as the Senator representing Edo South Senatorial District and appointed Chairman of the Senate Committee on Ethics, Privileges, and Public Petitions, a role requiring unimpeachable integrity.

The petition further stated that Senator Imasuen failed to disclose his disbarment in his FORM EC-9 – Particulars of Personal Information submitted to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) before contesting for public office.

The legal action comes in the wake of Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan’s six-month suspension from the Senate, which she claims was orchestrated by Senator Imasuen in defiance of a court order.

On March 4, 2025, the Federal High Court in Abuja, presided over by Justice Obiora Atuegwu Egwatu, issued an interim order restraining the Senate Committee on Ethics, Privileges, and Public Petitions from proceeding with an investigation against her regarding alleged misconduct during a Senate plenary session on February 20, 2025.

Despite being served the court order on March 5, 2025, Senator Imasuen and his committee proceeded with the investigation, leading to her suspension on March 6, 2025.

In her petition, Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan described Senator Imasuen’s actions as contempt of court, citing Rule 31 of the Rules of Professional Conduct for Legal Practitioners (2023), which mandates that lawyers must always treat the court with respect, dignity, and honour.

She further accused him of procedural bias, stating that he dismissed her petition alleging sexual harassment against Senate President Godswill Akpabio on procedural grounds, while actively pursuing disciplinary action against her.

Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan argued that Senator Imasuen’s defiance of a subsisting court order and his unethical conduct violate Rule 1 of the Rules of Professional Conduct (2023), which mandates lawyers to uphold the rule of law and maintain high professional standards.

She contended that under Rule 74(1) of the RPC, 2023, Senator Imasuen’s actions constitute professional misconduct, warranting his removal from the Roll of Barristers and Solicitors of the Supreme Court of Nigeria.

As the Legal Practitioners Disciplinary Committee commences its review of the petition, the case is expected to spark significant legal and political debate, particularly regarding the ethical obligations of public officials who are also of the legal profession.


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You should and he's right for saying you are a fool at 70!

Telling a grown man to shut up
Or even woman... Thats very disrespectful