House of Reps Member Struggles with English During Motion Presentation

Jan 16, 2025

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By: Bayero Ade

Hon. Adigun Abass, the representative for Ibadan North-East/South-East Federal Constituency in Oyo State, was recently seen struggling to express himself while presenting a motion in the House of Representatives.

According to Politics Nigeria, the PDP lawmaker appeared to have difficulty articulating his points, prompting Speaker Tajudeen Abbas to step in and offer assistance in guiding him through the process. Despite the Speaker’s intervention, Abass continued to face challenges and, after several unsuccessful attempts, was permitted to return to his seat.

The incident quickly garnered attention on social media, with some users questioning Abass’s qualifications and the competence of other lawmakers. However, many defended him, noting his accomplishments in his constituency.

One supporter commended Abass for his numerous empowerment initiatives and community development projects, though they acknowledged that his communication skills could use some improvement. Another constituent stated that they were not concerned with his English, emphasizing his contributions to education, security, and infrastructure in the constituency.

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2 responses to “House of Reps Member Struggles with English During Motion Presentation”

johnson odunlami

January 22, 2025

This is shameful even nowadays, brilliant primary School certificate holders can express themselves in simple English. Though is a borrowed language. British, Americans Chinese, Indians with multiple language will prefer to express themselves in any of their languages.

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AWOFISAN JIMOH

January 17, 2025

There should be adult education training center at the house of representative to cater for these set of law makers.
English language should not be made as mean for communication since it’s not our mother language, but there should be an interpreter for the needy ones

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