Tempers ran high at the Nigerian Senate on Thursday morning, January 16, during the 2025 budget defence session for the Nigeria Police Force.
The proceedings turned chaotic when two lawmakers raised objections, claiming the Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, presented details that did not match the documents provided to them beforehand. Despite the concerns, the committee chairman attempted to let the IGP continue, sparking a heated exchange among the attendees.
The tension reached its peak when Senator Onyekachi Nwoebonyi of Ebonyi North, a principal officer in the 10th Senate, stormed out of the session in frustration. His abrupt departure drew criticism from several lawmakers, especially members of the House of Representatives, who jeered as he exited the room.
The incident highlights growing discontent over transparency and coordination within Nigeria’s budgetary processes.