Amanze Chinonye
Proceedings in the House of Representatives turned rowdy on Wednesday as lawmakers clashed over a motion on the alleged non-funding of constituency projects, with a proposal to invite President Bola Tinubu to appear before the chamber ultimately ruled out of order, Prime Business Africa reports.
The debate began after Hon. Alex Mascot, representing Aba North/Aba South Federal Constituency of Abia State, moved a motion expressing concern over the continued delay in funding constituency projects nationwide.
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During deliberations, an amendment was proposed urging the House to invite President Tinubu to explain the alleged non-release of funds for the projects. Another amendment called for the House to suspend plenary for one week pending the resolution of the issue.
The proposals sparked heated exchanges on the floor, sharply dividing lawmakers.
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Hon. Yusuf Gagdi opposed both amendments, arguing that the President should not be summoned over matters that fall within the purview of ministries, departments and agencies responsible for implementing constituency projects. He also described the suggestion to suspend plenary as unnecessary.
His position was met with stiff resistance from several lawmakers, triggering shouting matches and disorderly conduct that briefly disrupted proceedings.
To restore calm, Speaker Tajudeen Abbas directed that the House vote on the issues. However, he ruled the proposal to invite the President out of order, explaining that it was not part of the original motion moved by Hon. Mascot.
The incident highlights growing frustration among lawmakers over delays in the funding and execution of constituency projects, a development many legislators say is hampering grassroots development across their constituencies.
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