The House of Representatives holds a heated, chaotic sitting on Wednesday as lawmakers debate a motion seeking to summon President Bola Tinubu over alleged non-funding or delays affecting constituency projects nationwide. Alex Mascot, representing Aba North/Aba South Federal Constituency in Abia State, moves for Tinubu to appear before the House to explain the persistent lack of funding for constituency-level projects. The motion is seconded, and another lawmaker proposes an amendment that the House should shut down for one week while the matter is resolved.
The debate triggers sharp divisions among members. Hon. Yusuf Gagdi opposes the motion, saying summoning the President is unnecessary because relevant agencies are responsible for project implementation. He also rejects the proposed one-week suspension of House activities as unwarranted. Reports from multiple outlets describe shouting and arguments across party lines during the counter-amendment.
Speaker Tajudeen Abbas intervenes to restore order, directing members to vote as the House takes a clear position on the contentious issue.
