Senate President Godswill Akpabio on Wednesday made a notable gaffe while commending President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for his role in the funeral of the late former President Muhammadu Buhari.
Speaking during a plenary session at the National Assembly, Akpabio mistakenly stated that President Tinubu was the one who was honoured and buried, before quickly correcting himself.
“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,” he said.
The slip occurred as Akpabio praised Tinubu’s leadership and active involvement in the burial arrangements of Buhari, who passed away in London on July 13 at the age of 82 after a brief illness. Buhari’s body was flown to his hometown in Daura, Katsina State, where he was laid to rest on July 15 in accordance with Islamic rites.
President Tinubu had led a federal government delegation to receive Buhari’s remains upon arrival in Nigeria and was present during the official funeral proceedings.
Highlighting the significance of the moment, Akpabio added, “Distinguished 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.”
The brief error drew mixed reactions on social media but was largely seen as an unintentional slip of the tongue during an otherwise solemn tribute.
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