House of Reps Calls for President Tinubu's Summons

On Wednesday, the House of Representatives in Nigeria was thrown into a rowdy session due to a motion seeking to summon President Bola Tinubu to explain allegations regarding the non-funding of constituency projects. The motion was introduced by Alex Mascot Ikwechegh from the Labour Party representing Abia State.

He called for the President to appear before the House to address the persistent delays in funding these projects across the country. The motion was seconded, but faced opposition from Yusuf Gagdi of the All Progressives Congress (APC) from Plateau State, who argued that summoning the President lacked basis, as the responsibility for implementing funding lies with relevant ministries and agencies.

Gagdi proposed to suspend legislative activities for a week until the issue was resolved, which sparked heated debates and disorder in the chamber. Speaker Tajudeen Abba intervened and directed the House to vote on the matter, ultimately ruling that inviting the President did not form part of the original motion.