Senate President Godswill Akpabio drew attention on Wednesday after making a slip while commending President Bola Tinubu for his role in the burial of the late former President Muhammadu Buhari.
Speaking on the floor of the Senate, Akpabio mistakenly said Nigeria was proud of the way “Tinubu was honored and buried” before quickly correcting himself to refer to Buhari.
Buhari passed away in London on July 13 and was laid to rest in Daura, Katsina State, on July 15. President Tinubu led a federal government delegation to receive Buhari’s remains at the airport and was present throughout the state burial.
Addressing lawmakers, Akpabio stated: “The whole country is very proud of what this administration has done in the way and manner President Bola Tinubu was honoured and was buried. President Buhari was honoured and buried rather.
“Distinguish Senator Ningi, you also observed that President Bola Tinubu will not be forgotten for what he did during the burial ceremony of Buhari.
“In the Senate, we are also determined to ensure that in our books, the records say he should also have this valedictory, despite all said and done.”
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