The valedictory anniversary of the 8th National Assembly was stalled for about 10 minutes over students’ politics bordering on who heads the students association, NANS.
Both chambers of the National Assembly had dedicated Friday, 9th June, 2017, to valedictory session, whereby, spouses of the lawmakers were invited, alongside past lawmakers and leaders of major political parties. It was a moment of reflection of stock taking. Whereas that of the Senate went on smoothly , the Green chamber had a rowdy session which embarrassed the guests.
Trouble started when, the Speaker, Rt. Hon. Yakubu Dogara, acknowledged the presence of Comrade Kadiri Haruna and referred to him as National President of National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS).
Another group of students who were already seated at the gallery of the House, echoed with a loud voice, saying “No, no, our President is here”, pointing at Comrade Chinonso Obasi.
This stalled the proceeding as the echoes from the gallery would not allow the speaker to continue, until he made proper introduction of the “authentic” NANS President. NANS has always been embroiled in leadership crisis with different factions operating at different phases of its national life.
The situation was later brought under control by the sergeant at arms and the security personnel present.
