The Nigerian Senate has cautioned Tunde Bakare over his remarks on the Red Chambers’ role in the State of Emergency declared in Rivers State.
The Senate described Bakare as a politician who is frustrated from previous failures.
Recall that Bakare during a sermon in his church, Citadel Global Community Church (CGCC) described the senate as a rubber stamp institution.
The cleric said that President Bola Tinubu has his influence written all over the present senate as the lawmakers blindly approve whatever decision the president makes.
However, in the Senate’s defence, the Chairman of, the Senate Committee on Media and Public Affairs, Adeyemi Adaramodu described Bakare’s claim as misleading.
Adaramodu said Bakare’s criticism stems from his frustration with having failed several times in his ambition to become Nigeria’s president.
Noting that the Senate respects every Nigerians’ right to express their view about the nation, the institution is constrained to respond when misleading remarks are sold as facts.
“Pastor Bakare, a cleric and political voice in his own right, has previously contributed to national discourse in ways that have spurred reflection and debate.
“However, his most recent statements veer away from constructive criticism into rhetoric, unfortunately laced with contempt and unsubstantiated claims,” Adaramodu said.
He further stated that the Senate views Bakare’s remarks against it as biased and a political ecumenical homily.
“We are confident that, in time, with a nuanced review of the performance of the 10th National Assembly – within the context of the exigencies of this time and season – Pastor Bakare may, at some point in the future, commend us for acting in the best interest of the people of Nigeria, in line with our constitutional mandate,” he added.