It is widely accepted that what a man
can do, a woman can do better; if a man can drive a car, a woman can also
drive; if a man can fly aeroplane a woman can also fly and if a man can be
corrupt a woman can also be corrupt.
There is high rate of women seeking for
position in the world. Women feel cheated and inferior to men when their
services is not needed in any organization or society; that's why Nigeria's 5th
republic president UMARU MUSA YAR'ADUA who has respect for the rule of law gave
30% official position to the credible Nigerian women.
Mrs. Patricia Etteh emerged the first
female speaker among the chosen ones. Before then, Nigeria has recorded
gorgeous women that had held positions among which are: Prof. Dora Akunyili
(the former DG of NAFDAC), Oby Ezekwesiri (former Minister of Education), Ndie
Okereke (former Minister for Finance) among others. The above-mentioned
dignitaries made Nigeria proud with their spirited effort towards the growth of
the Nation.
In less than three months in office,
the first female Speaker had nothing to contribute to the nation but to
deceitfully renovate her official residence and that of her deputy BABANGIDA
NGORUjE with an alarming sum of N628M. The renovation of her official residence
generated mix reactions from the members of the house and the public. A panel
led by DAVID IDOKO was set up to checkmate her as they concede that she did not
follow DUE process in carrying out the project.
Consequently, Integrity Group was also
set up to scrutinize her renovation scandal. Etteh was asked to step down to
allow a temporary speaker presides over the issue but she became adamant. In
the heat of the argument on whether she is to step down. The death of a member
in the house who was hypertensive was recorded due to pressure rising from
series of argument in the house concerning the scandal.
Nigerian Women Journalist also urged her
to step aside from office for the case to be scrutinize and if she is found
guilty of the scan, she would be prosecuted. Mrs. Patricia Etteh could not bear
the fight, quarrels, insult in the house and the derogatory remarks made by the
public against her. She shamefully decided to step down as she saw her dram on
the line and a temporary speaker was imposed. Two days later, then 38-yr-old
DIMIJI BANKWULI was appointed the new Speaker alongside a new deputy after
Etteh was found guilty of the deceit.
The resignation and removal of Etteh is
indeed a crash of a dream and every aspiring woman should learn a lesson from
her.
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