Senate rebukes Pastor Bakare: The Senate leadership has criticized as misleading recent remarks by Pastor Tunde Bakare concerning the National Assembly’s involvement in the declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers State and the suspension of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan. Bakare, who serves as the Overseer of The Citadel Global Community Church, had condemned the actions on Sunday, suggesting they reflect a decline in democratic principles.
“Our so-called leaders appear intent on transforming Nigeria into a mafia state,” Bakare stated. “The executive and the legislature are the main players in this ongoing display of institutional immorality.”
In a statement released Tuesday, Yemi Adaramodu, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Media and Public Affairs, said Bakare’s comments crossed the line and required an official response. “The Senate of the 10th National Assembly has noted the public statements made by Pastor Tunde Bakare, which included sweeping generalizations and disparaging remarks aimed at the National Assembly,” the statement read. “While the Senate upholds every citizen’s right to speak on national issues, we must respond when such statements devolve into misleading attacks that risk undermining public confidence in democratic institutions.”
Adaramodu acknowledged Bakare’s past role in national discourse but criticized his latest statements as lacking evidence and steeped in contempt. “While Pastor Bakare has previously contributed meaningfully to national dialogue, his recent rhetoric departs from constructive criticism, leaning instead toward contempt and baseless claims,” he noted. “His depiction of the National Assembly amounts to a politically tinted homily rather than an objective critique.”
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The Senate also emphasized that Bakare’s political and legal background adds weight to his words. “As a political figure and legal professional, Pastor Bakare should understand the constitutional limitations on public commentary, especially on matters that are sub judice,” Adaramodu added.
Stressing respect for judicial independence, the Senate reiterated its choice to avoid commenting on ongoing court cases. Adaramodu also addressed calls for a more combative relationship between the legislative and executive branches, dismissing such calls as superficial. “Contrary to the notion that tension between the arms of government signifies effective oversight, we assert that true institutional strength lies in principled engagement and outcome-focused governance.”
He also criticized Bakare’s comparison to the “infamous third-term agenda,” calling it an unfair standard for judging the current assembly. “To attack the entire institution based on personal grievances or political positioning is not only unjust but also detrimental to our shared democratic progress.”
Adaramodu concluded by highlighting Bakare’s past criticisms of previous legislative sessions, which he now references more favorably. “We believe that, in time, Pastor Bakare may come to appreciate the actions of the 10th National Assembly as being in the best interest of Nigerians, in accordance with our constitutional responsibilities.”
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