The Lower Chamber Committee on Ethics and Privileges is set to probe the alleged N50million bribe shared among members of the House of Representatives.
Nigerian House of Representatives
The House of Representatives on Thursday, January 28, mandated its Committee on Ethics and Privileges to probe the alleged sharing of N50 million and 150 motorcycles to members by the House leadership.
This followed a point of privilege raised by Yakubu Barde (Kaduna-PDP), the deputy Minority Whip.
The legislator alleged that a member, Mohammed Abubakar (Kaduna-APC), had granted an interview on a local radio station, saying money and motorcycles were given to members.
Barde said the issue needed to be looked into because he did not collect such money or motorcycle.
According to him, he has been under pressure from his constituents, who are demanding their share of the money and motorcycles.
“This is an allegation, considering the economic situation. As lawmakers, we have to be careful to ensure our image is not tarnished.
“Nigerians need to know what happened,’’ Barde said.
In his ruling, the Speaker, Mr. Yakubu Dogara, referred the matter to the committee, and urged it to report to the House within four weeks.