The House of Representatives was on Wednesday thrown into a rowdy session as lawmakers clashed over a motion seeking to summon President Bola Tinubu to explain the alleged non-funding of constituency projects.
The motion, moved by Alex Mascot Ikwechegh of the Labour Party from Abia State, called on the President to appear before the House to address the persistent delay in funding constituency projects across the country.
The motion was seconded, and another lawmaker proposed an amendment for the House to suspend plenary for one week until the issue was resolved. Both proposals sparked a heated debate on the floor.
Yusuf Gagdi of the APC from Plateau State opposed the motion. He argued that there was no basis to summon the President, stating that the implementation and funding of constituency projects fall within the responsibilities of the relevant ministries, departments and agencies.
Gagdi also rejected the proposal to suspend legislative activities for one week, describing it as unnecessary.
His position drew strong opposition from some lawmakers, leading to shouting matches and disorder in the chamber.
As tensions escalated, the Speaker, Tajudeen Abbas, intervened and directed that the House vote on the matter to determine its position.
The Speaker later ruled the proposal to invite the President out of order, noting that it did not form part of the original motion moved by Mascot.
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