Buhari during his budget presentation at the National Assembly
Nigerians have condemned the behaviour of some lawmakers of opposition parties who booed and jeered at President Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday while he was presenting the 2019 budget.
The National Assembly was thrown into a rowdy session when the All Progressives Congress (APC) lawmakers rose in defence of Mr Buhari after the president was booed by opposition lawmakers.
When Buhari said, “We have weathered the storms and made progress on every front,” the oppostion lawmakers screamed, “Nooooo! Boooo!”
Nigerians appear displeased and have condemned the lawmakers’ conduct on Twitter.
On some unruly chants by some members of the NASS, President Buhari notes: May I remind members of the National Assembly that the world is watching us. We are supposed to be above this. #NextLevelBudget
What happened today at the NASS is nothing but a revolt on the leadership of the legislators. It means the members have no respect for the leadership and that the leadership have no control of the members. Shame indeed to the leadership of the 8th NASS #NextLevelBudgetpic.twitter.com/QFlLRpO37f
You come on here to support the booing and the “Sai Baba” at the NASS today then you’re part of the problem. Our President is trying to present our budget but we’re doing stupid shit. Go and shout Sai Baba or boo him at the political rallies. Can we ever be civilized? Smdh!
APC lawmakers were shouting and chanting 'Sai Baba' 'Sai Baba', it was acceptable and a commendable thing to do, but PDP lawmakers booing Boohari makes them the enemy of the state. same scenario but different reactions from these Bunch of hypocrites.
If you praised those screaming “sai baba” on the floor of NASS; you cannot turn around to shame those who boo the President. Both have exercised their freedom of expression and a President is never above being booed even if he’s an angel. Y’all should deal it. https://t.co/la8qEI38gU
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