The Senator representing Edo North, Adams Oshiomhole, and Senator Ali Ndume (Borno South) has clashed during the screening of Reno Omokri as an Ambassador.
Reports that Omokri had appeared before the Senate alongside other nominees for Ambassadorial position.
Earlier, the Senate Committee on Foreign Affairs had cleared Ambassador-designate, former Minister of Aviation, Femi Fani-Kayode.
News reports that Fani-Kayode was cleared after his appearance before the Senate.
Fani-Kayode, who is also a former Minister of culture, was given the ‘bow-and-go’ privilege.
Also asked to “take a bow and go” during the ambassadorial screening on Thursday was ex-Minister of Interior and retired Army general, Abdulrahman Dambazau.
It was gathered that during the screening, after a brief introductions, former ministers, ambassadors and lawmakers were asked to “take a bow and leave,” in line with Senate tradition.
Senate Leader Opeyemi Bamidele defended the continued use of the “bow and go” procedure for certain nominees, saying it is reserved for individuals with established and verifiable records of public service.
Speaking during the screening of non-career ambassadorial nominees, Bamidele explained that anyone who has previously served in the National Assembly automatically qualifies for the privilege,
He noted that their legislative history and public profile are already well known to lawmakers.
