The lawmakers promptly corrected him, pointing out that they are members of the 10th Assembly. Reacting to the correction, Tinubu quipped, “10th? I wrote 11th, which means you’re all re-elected,” drawing laughter from the audience.
Abuja, Nigeria – President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, on Wednesday, humorously declared lawmakers in the 10th National Assembly as “all re-elected” during his presentation of the 2025 budget to a joint session of the National Assembly.
The lighthearted moment occurred when President Tinubu mistakenly referred to the 10th Senate as the 11th Senate. While delivering his speech, he stated:
“In fulfilment of one of my constitutional duties and with an unyielding commitment to rebuilding Nigeria towards ensuring that we remain steadfast on a journey to a prosperous future, I hereby present the 2025 budget to the joint session of the 11th National Assembly.”
The lawmakers promptly corrected him, pointing out that they are members of the 10th Assembly. Reacting to the correction, Tinubu quipped, “10th? I wrote 11th, which means you’re all re-elected,” drawing laughter from the audience.
The moment, captured in a one-minute, 14-second video, quickly went viral, showcasing a rare humorous exchange during the President’s formal address.
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