Veteran Nollywood actress and social activist Hilda Dokubo has sparked widespread conversation after weighing in on a viral video showing a Nigerian House of Representatives member struggling to coherently move a motion during plenary.
In a video, the unnamed lawmaker is seen fumbling through his words while attempting to rescind an earlier motion.
His struggle to clearly articulate his point clearly led to an awkward moment in the chamber, prompting Deputy Speaker Benjamin Kalu to step in, try to help him frame the motion more clearly.
The footage quickly gained traction on social media, with many Nigerians expressing concern over the perceived lack of preparedness and communication skills among some elected officials.
Reacting to the clip, Hilda Dokubo reposted it on her Instagram page, adding her own biting commentary that has since gone viral:
“Can we all give him a big round of applause. Kai! Can you all see why they don’t speak? Why those of us who can speak, annoy them? See what a member of the house of representatives is doing to his people. Let me go and sleep bikonu.”
Dokubo, known for using her platform to speak out against societal and political issues, didn’t hold back in her criticism.
Her reaction reflects a broader frustration among Nigerians who feel that many elected representatives lack the competence or courage to voice the concerns of their constituents effectively.
This isn’t the first time concerns have been raised about the performance of lawmakers. Over the years, citizens have accused several members of the National Assembly of being passive during plenary sessions, contributing little to debates, or failing to sponsor meaningful bills.
While some may be diligent behind the scenes, moments like this viral video often reinforce public perceptions of ineffectiveness.
The incident has reignited debates about the quality of representation in Nigeria’s legislative chambers, with many calling for stricter vetting processes, better civic education, and more accountability from elected officials.
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