The House of Representatives was thrown into a rowdy session on Wednesday 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 (LP, Abia), called on the President to appear before the House over the continued delay in the release of funds for constituency projects across the country.
The motion was seconded, while another lawmaker proposed an amendment urging the House to suspend plenary for one week until the issue was resolved.
The proposals sparked a heated debate, with Yusuf Gagdi (APC, Plateau) opposing the motion. He argued that the implementation and funding of constituency projects fall under the responsibility of relevant ministries, departments and agencies, and not the President.
Gagdi also rejected the proposal to suspend legislative activities, describing it as unnecessary.
His remarks drew strong reactions from some lawmakers, leading to shouting and disorder on the floor of the chamber.
As tensions escalated, Speaker of the House, Tajudeen Abbas, intervened and directed that members vote to determine the House’s position on the matter.
However, Abbas ruled the proposal to summon President Tinubu out of order, explaining that it was not part of the original motion presented by Ikwechegh.
