The House of Representatives degenerated into a rowdy session on Wednesday as lawmakers clashed over a proposal to summon President Bola Tinubu to appear before the Green Chamber over slow implementation of the 2025 budget.
The row began when Benedict Etanabene, the member representing Okpe/Sapele/Uvwie Federal Constituency of Delta State, raised a point of privilege to draw the attention of the House to a June 29 circular issued by the Accountant-General of the Federation, Shamseldeen Ogunjimi.
Etanabene argued that the circular had generated widespread concern and warranted urgent legislative scrutiny. He maintained that, given the significance of the directive, the House should invite President Tinubu to appear before lawmakers to explain the issues arising from it.
Lawmakers wanted Tinubu to explain persistent delays in the implementation of the 2025 budget and the poor funding of Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs).
During consideration of a motion sponsored by Alex Ikwechegh, the member representing Aba North/Aba South Federal Constituency of Abia State, on the slow release of appropriated funds and its impact on government projects nationwide.
