Member of Parliament of Weija-Gbawe, Jerry Ahmed Shaib
A brief moment of unexpected drama unfolded during this week’s parliamentary vetting of the Minister of Environment, Science, and Technology-designate, Ibrahim Murtala Muhammed.
During the round of questioning, the Member of Parliament of Weija-Gbawe, Jerry Ahmed Shaib, made an unexpected comment unrelated to the proceedings.
“Hon. Murtala, you have a very pretty wife,” he remarked before posing his question.
The comment drew murmurs and laughter from the vetting panel and audience, with some describing it as “haram,” meaning an abomination in Islam.
Although the minister-designate, Ibrahim Murtala Muhammed, appeared to find the comment lighthearted, based on his reaction, others questioned its relevance in such a formal setting.
However, some netizens on social media believe the unexpected remark momentarily shifted focus from the session’s serious deliberations, sparking reactions across the internet and within political circles.
See the moment below:
“Hon. Murtala, you have a very pretty wife.” – Jerry Ahmed Shaib, MP for Weija-Gbawe#GraphicOnline pic.twitter.com/xFL5RdCA3n
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