By Suleiman Abubakar
The President of the Senate, Senator Godswill Akpabio,has condemned in strong terms the ill-treatment of members of the nation’s senior team, the Super Eagles, and its delegation to a return leg of the 2025 African Cup of Nation (AFCON) qualifier in Libya.
A statement signed by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Eseme Eyiboh decried the antics and shameful behavior of the Libyan officials and authorities saying, “This unfortunate incident is a stark reminder of the disregard for human dignity and the lack of respect for international norms”.
He declared that the reported mistreatment of our players is not only unacceptable but also a breach of the principles of fair play and sportsmanship that underpin international football competitions.
Akpabio said, as the President of the Senate, I stand in solidarity with the Super Eagles, the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), and the entire Nigerian football community in condemning this unjust treatment. The Nigerian Senate will continue to monitor this situation closely and ensure that the rights and dignity of our citizens are protected. We will not tolerate any form of mistreatment or disrespect towards our nationals, regardless of the circumstances.
In his words, We demand a thorough investigation from the Disciplinary Committee of the Confederation of African Football (CAF) and appropriate sanctions to be meted out against those involved.
We call on the international football community to condemn this unacceptable behavior and support our demand for justice.
In a Remark, The Deputy President of the Senate, Barau I Jibrin while presiding over the plenary in a motion said what happened to the Super Eagles in Libya is not in tandem with the spirit of sports.
Noting that the essence of sports is to promote unity and competition and enhance brotherhood among the countries on the continent.
“The way our players were treated is terrible and condemnable”. Barau noted.
