Renowned Nigerian comedian and actor, Bright Okpocha, popularly known as Basketmouth, has raised inquiries about the roles and achievements of Nigerian senators apart from budget padding.
This inquiry follows the suspension of Senator Abdul Ningi, who represents Bauchi Central Senatorial District, over allegations of budget padding for the year 2024.
Expressing his curiosity, Basketmouth questioned the tangible actions taken by senators over the past fifty years that have directly benefited the average Nigerian, beyond the contentious issue of budget manipulation.
In his words, “I’ve got a question… Aside padding budgets, what else do our senators do? Like…what have they done in the past 50yrs that favored the average Nigerian?”
The comedian’s query sparked discussions among netizens, with various responses reflecting on the perceived lack of significant impact from senators on the lives of Nigerians:
– ejbigbrova: “When you have followers, you got influence, when you got influence you have a voice. It’s gratifying when Celebs speak up against social ills. Thanks my dear brother Basketmouth. Blessings!🙏🏼”
– funkya1803: “Absolutely nothing. They only enrich their pockets, and when they are no longer on the seat, they die untimely death 😢.”
– nino_couture: “Sharing money, buying fleets of cars and owning homes abroad + making sure their kids are doing perfectly ok”
The comedian’s query resonates with many Nigerians, reflecting a growing demand for greater transparency and accountability from elected officials in the country.
