Forty-one-year-old Nigerian lawmaker, Senator Senator Elisha Abbo representing Adamawa North senatorial district in the Senate, was, on Tuesday, caught on camera physically assaulting a woman at an adult toy shop in Abuja.
The action of the lawmaker has generated reactions from Nigerians on the social media, top among whom are human rights lawyer, Festus Keyamo and former Nigeria’s Aviation Minister, Femi Fani-Kayode.
Keyamo reacting via his Twitter handle, @fkeyamo wrote: “The case of Senator Elisha Abbo is very straightforward: the Police MUST IMMEDIATELY take three steps: 1. Arrest him (no formal complaint is needed with the evidence on tape) 2. Obtain his statement (if he’s willing to make one) and that of the victim 3. Arraign him in court.”
The action of Senator Abbo also drew angry reactions from other categories of Nigerians who also posted comments on their Twitter handles and pasted below:
@Dr_JoeAbah, “Unbelievable! And I was there speaking turenci at their induction as young NASS members. Smh!”
@Soyugbo, “This guy has no immunity. @PoliceNG and @PoliceNG_CRU should ensure this guy is used as an example of no one being above the law. Nigeria needs sanity at all levels.”
@Mista_Bush, “The victim and her lawyer reported the case to the police and the police said they didn’t know how to contact the senator. I’m trying my best to love this country but it’s not working.”
@le_Capone,”This is very funny. If the senator isn’t responding charge the mothafucka to court let the court summon him. Maybe we should push for justice for this as we do sexual assault. Both in same category.”
@AfroVii, “He beat this woman up and despite them filing a police report, nothing has happened until now. No arrest, no invitation, no interview. Nothing. He’s been sworn in and has taken his seat.”
@edenStar, “The tears pricking the side of my eyes, the goosebumps dancing on my skin, the utter disgust and disbelief! I have no words. We’re not safe anymore.”
@archdash47, “They are shameless, irresponsible and have no respect for the rule of LAW. How can I come from such a Nation like this. Painful.”
@I_amMarwa, “He is from my constituency, we fought hard to bring this man, we campaigned for him thinking he is a promising youth. I am disgusted by his actions, he should face the music and he should be prosecuted.”
@Nigeriawant, “This is sad and makes you wonder if there will ever be justice for the Nigerian common man.”
@Special_one_loe, “We are just a group of people living together. No laws. The police and army are just security for rich people and politicians. You should know this by now.”
@30shades, “If Senator Elisha Abbo can do this to a girl ‘outside’, I pity his wife ‘inside’.”
@Ms_anniesparkle, “This is why they rush for positions of power, so they can oppress those they consider beneath them.”
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