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Nigerians on Twitter have criticised Ben Bruce, senator representing Bayelsa east constituency, for saying Atiku Abubakar, former vice president, is the type of leader the country needs.

In his tweet, Bruce berated the federal government for not reacting to a report that Nigerians were falling victim to modern slavery in Libya.

CNN had reported that migrants, including Nigerians, were auctioned and sold for $400.

“The same day @CNN revealed that Black African migrants were being sold off as slaves, @atiku spoke up, offered help and asked the world for help,” Bruce wrote on Twitter.

“602k Nigerians follow that route every year, yet our government has been slow to speak and act. Atiku is the type of leader Nigeria needs!”.

While some supported Bruce’s opinion, many did not hide their reservations.

“No boss he’s not, he did the right thing by speaking up but he’s not the leader we need,” a Twitter user (@Chuboyking) wrote.

“They have had their chances, it’s time for someone fresh and new, someone who hasn’t been inflected with the on going corruption in our government, a young vibrant commoner.”

https://twitter.com/FareedahAdams/status/935144915197157378

Are you not part of the Nigerian Government? Have you ever brought up the issue in your sessions? Think before you talk Sir.

— Ibrahim Ahmed Tijjani (@ibrahimhi5) November 27, 2017

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Common sense did not reveal this to you.

— Ajibola O. (@ajibolabillz) November 27, 2017

Sir, I just hope your handle was hijacked this wasn't from you.

— EZEADIGO (@freshejie) November 27, 2017

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https://twitter.com/_zoet/status/935148153585750016

Commenting on issues qualifies him as the type of leader we want? Oh c'mon apply your common sense. You can do better. Sir.

— Ussey (@usman__aminu) November 27, 2017

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Now rather than push to lead Nigeria yourself, you are rooting for Atiku. In 2020 you will join the gang of those accusing the North of ‘born-to-rule’ mentality.

— AOA (@Ojagbero) November 27, 2017

For years i have fought for you sayin ur the kinda leader we need… Buh dis ur Atiku support just destroys everythn… I give up on u

— D. A. P. O (@Dapoo05) November 27, 2017

Guys let's all just believe his Twitter handle got hijacked ok. Bcus here I am preparing my @benmurraybruce 4 president in 2019 t-shirts

— Majestic BN 🎵 (@BodeNathaniel) November 27, 2017

https://twitter.com/fmagbagbeola/status/935165848871952385

Dear Senator please take a seat. You advocate for youthful leadership but here you are trying to promote Atiku for 2019.

— Homa (@rio_homa) November 27, 2017

Even on moral I think he is the best
I concur senator

— Mustapha Iliyasu (@macbethsdevil9) November 27, 2017

All these insults only displays our weakness rather we should come together using this medium to gather support for women and youths worthy of our vote come #2019…Gob bless Nigeria

— Book4meNow✈ 🌍$💯 (@book4menow) November 28, 2017

https://twitter.com/femi_atere/status/935462258586603521

Ben u a disappointment, went we are thinking of u being our leader,here u are canvassing for an expired Atiku, l sorry for Nigeria

— Ailakhu Momodu .I. (@deta_ailakhu) November 27, 2017

With this tweet sir you have disgraced your entire Common sense Campaign. It is this same mouth and hands that you've used to tweet that you will come to speak against Atiku's government if he eventually tows the same line as our past leaders..

— Chief Chigozi (@CJI_Initiative) November 28, 2017