The House of Representatives was thrown into a rowdy session on Wednesday after lawmakers disagreed over a motion seeking to invite President Bola Tinubu to explain the alleged non-funding of constituency projects.
The motion, sponsored by Alex Mascot Ikwechegh (LP – Abia State), urged the President to appear before the House over the continued delay in releasing funds for constituency projects nationwide.
The motion received a seconder, while another lawmaker proposed an amendment calling for the House to suspend plenary for one week until the issue was resolved.
The proposals immediately triggered a heated debate on the floor of the chamber.
Yusuf Gagdi (APC – Plateau State) opposed the motion, arguing that there was no justification for summoning the President since the implementation and funding of constituency projects are the responsibility of the relevant ministries, departments and agencies.
He also rejected the proposal to suspend legislative activities for one week, describing the suggestion as unnecessary.
Gagdi’s remarks were met with resistance from several lawmakers, leading to shouting matches and disorder in the chamber as members exchanged arguments over the issue.
As tensions escalated, Speaker Tajudeen Abbas stepped in and directed lawmakers to vote on the matter to determine the House’s position.
However, the Speaker ruled the proposal to invite the President out of order, explaining that it was not contained in the original motion presented by Ikwechegh.
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