By Our Correspondent
In a dramatic turn of events, Senator Jarigbe Agom Jarigbe of Cross River North abruptly ended a live TV interview when pressed about the details of the 2024 budget.
During the session, the senator expressed reluctance to delve into budget specifics and insisted on focusing on his constituency’s concerns.
When confronted with questions regarding budgetary allocations for his district, the senator opted to disengage, citing a desire to avoid controversy.
The unexpected departure occurred on the Arise News breakfast show, leaving the interviewers and viewers startled.
“I was not elected by the people of Cross River North, you are, it your duty, I believe, not mine (to scrutinise the budget), but let’s move on…., ” the TV anchor said
At that point, Senator Jarigbe quid in saying, “Come oh, what is this budget, budget talk nah? I want to talk about my thanksgiving and representation to my people, you people are doing budget, budget, I will walk away oh. You people want me to say something that I will go and face wahala, you should allow me oh, let me serve my people quietly.”
Thereafter, the connection to Senator Jarigbe was lost.
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