Ebola scare at National Assembly as senators refuse to shake hands

On Wednesday, Senate President Godswill Akpabio announced that several lawmakers had refused to shake his hand upon arrival at the National Assembly due to fears of the Ebola virus outbreak in the country. This incident came to light during a Senate debate on a motion to declare a national state of emergency over the public health threat.

Akpabio highlighted the seriousness of the situation, stating that his colleagues' cautious behavior reflects the urgency with which the outbreak needs to be tackled. A lighter moment arose when Senator Adams Oshiomhole proposed a motion, requesting that any senator absent from Wednesday's proceedings be immediately placed under quarantine before being allowed back into the chamber.

Oshiomhole argued that this precautionary measure was essential for the safety of those present, citing the inability to verify the travel history and whereabouts of absent lawmakers. Akpabio agreed with Oshiomhole's concerns and ordered that medical testing kits be placed at the entrance of the Senate chamber to screen all incoming lawmakers before they are granted entry.