Video: “You can teach him,” Akpabio fires back as Senator Ani asks Gen. Musa on role clarity

Abdullateef Fowewe

During a heated session at the Senate on Wednesday, Senator Ani addressed General Musa with a pointed remark, “I hope you would know the difference between your office now as the Minister and your previous office as Chief of Defence Staff.”

Video: “You can teach him,” Akpabio fires back as Senator Ani asks Gen. Musa on role clarity

Senate President Akpabio quickly interjected, firing back, “If he doesn’t know, you can go and teach him.”

The exchange highlighted tensions over General Musa’s understanding of his transition from military leadership to a ministerial role, sparking lively debate among lawmakers.

The Nigerian Senate has officially confirmed retired General Christopher Musa as the new Minister of Defence.

The confirmation, secured through a voice vote on Wednesday, came after an intense and thorough screening session where Senators probed Musa on various defense and security issues.

Gen. Musa, who retired as Chief of Defence Staff just under 40 days ago, was nominated by President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday.