Human rights lawyer, Deji Adeyanju, has condemned the ongoing political feud between Senate President Godswill Akpabio and Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, labelling it a distraction from the pressing economic hardships faced by ordinary Nigerians

Adeyanju made the remark during interaction with journalists in Abuja on Friday. He criticized the Senate for prioritizing personal disputes over urgent national issues. He frowned at the silence of key senators, including Akpabio and Akpoti-Uduaghan, during critical debates on policies that have exacerbated the cost-of-living crisis.

While emphasizing that both lawmakers supported the Tinubu administration’s controversial decisions without offering meaningful opposition, the activist further condemned the Senate’s lack of unified resistance to policies detrimental to the populace, pointing out that even opposition parties have failed to challenge the government.

He cited the recent suspension of Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan by the Senate Ethics Committee as an example of how internal squabbles are overshadowing national concerns. In addition to the economic crisis, Adeyanju highlighted other pressing issues, such as the case of a young man in Adamawa, Sunday Jackson, who is facing death sentence, arguing that such matters deserve more attention than the current political controversy.

He criticized the government’s approach to taxation, arguing that increasing taxes on struggling businesses would further harm the economy. He advocated tax breaks, to support companies and stimulate economic growth.