Senate President Godswill Akpabio has stirred a fresh debate in Nigeria after stating that poverty is “not a crime” and could even be considered a “virtue” Read more:

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Senate President Godswill Akpabio is facing backlash after stating in a video that “poverty is not a crime” and could even be seen as a “virtue.” He made the comment in Rome after attending the funeral of Pope Francis, highlighting the Pope’s simple lifestyle and suggesting that material wealth isn’t necessary to lead a meaningful life.

However, Nigerians on social media were quick to condemn his statement, calling it insensitive and misleading. Many argued that poverty is not a virtue but a condition often linked to systemic failure, and that equating it to moral value could deflect responsibility from leadership.

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