Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon Femi Gbajabiamila, has
issued the Minister of Niger Delta, Senator Godswill Akpabio, a 48-hour
ultimatum to name lawmakers that received contracts from the Niger Delta
Development Commission.
Akpabio had before the House Committee probing financial
misappropriation in the NDDC on Monday, accused Lawmakers of collecting
over 60 percent of contracts in the agency.
While speaking at the floor of the House on Tuesday, Gbajabiamila chided
Akpabio, saying he came to deceive the lawmakers.
Gbajabiamila noted that Akpabio must reveal the names of the lawmaker
within 48-hours or risk the wrath of the House.
He said, “I am giving the minister 24 to 48 hours to publish the names,
the contracts, the companies, date, amount, and the projects.
“Failing which, this house will bring the full wrath of the house on
him. It is important that we set this record straight.
“The minister owes it to himself, to the committee, to people of Niger
Delta, and the country to publish it. I will reserve my judgment. The
minister came there to play games, but we do not play games here.”
Recall that Honourable Thomas Ereyi-Tobi, who presided over the hearing
on Monday, accused Akpabio of misleading the parliament and the public.
