The House of Representatives holds a heated and disruptive session on Wednesday as lawmakers debate a motion over the alleged non-funding of constituency projects across Nigeria. The motion is moved by Alex Mascot, member for Aba North/Aba South in Abia State, who asks that President Bola Tinubu be summoned to explain what lawmakers describe as the persistent lack of funding for constituency projects. The motion is seconded, and another lawmaker proposes an amendment calling for the House to shut down for one week until the issue is resolved.
Not all lawmakers back the move. Yusuf Gagdi opposes the motion, arguing that summoning the President is unnecessary because the responsible agencies are meant to implement and manage constituency projects. He also rejects the proposal to suspend House activities for a week, describing it as unwarranted.
As the debate escalates, the House descends into shouting and disorder, with lawmakers trading arguments across party lines. Speaker Tajudeen Abbas intervenes to restore order by directing members to vote and insisting the House takes a clear position on the matter.
