Nigeria’s Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, is facing a backlash over snide remarks widely interpreted as mocking his successor, ex-Governor Udom Emmanuel of Akwa Ibom State.
At a recent event in the state, Mr Akpabio appeared to contrast the religious identity of the current Governor, Umo Eno, with that of Mr Emmanuel.
“We’ve not had it this good,” Mr Akpabio said.
“There was a time we used to bring in people called deacons. When they come and deacon, in less than three months, they will change from deacon to Mr.”
The Senate president also referenced chieftaincy titles allegedly acquired in Ghana before praising Mr Eno for remaining “a Pastor.”
