Embattled lawmaker, Senator Dino Melaye, who appeared in an academic robe at the plenary today, 28th of March, 2017, has been trailed with criticisms as Nigerians mock the Senate.
Dino Melaye at the National Assembly on Tuesday
Earlier on Tuesday, Senator Dino Melaye, the embattled lawmaker representing Kogi West senatorial district, drew a lot of attention when he
appeared for plenary with an academic robe and cap.
The senator whose first degree at the Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, had come under scrutiny in the recent past, walked in to the red chamber clad in the full academic regalia and smiling as cameras shut away.
Just as expected, the controversial senator's decision to wear his institution's gown generated a lot of mixed reactions and wild comments on social media.
Below are the reactions of Nigerians culled online and from social media;