The House of Representatives resumed legislative activities this week following a three-week recess declared to commemorate the third anniversary of the 10th National Assembly, inaugurated on 13 June 2023.
Upon resumption, lawmakers returned to a busy legislative schedule marked by intensive oversight, heated debates on budget implementation, renewed calls for public accountability, and resolutions on national security and the welfare of Nigerians abroad. Heated session as bid to summon Tinubu divides lawmakers
Proceedings on the House floor became raucous on Wednesday after a motion seeking to summon President Bola Tinubu to explain the poor implementation of the 2025 budget sparked sharp disagreement among lawmakers.
The motion, moved by Alex Ikwechegh (APGA, Aba North and South), highlighted significant delays in the release of appropriated funds. He noted that many ministries, departments, and agencies (MDAs) had received little or no capital releases despite budgetary approvals.
While the written motion urged the House to commend President Tinubu for directing the settlement of verified liabilities and called for the speedy implementation of that directive, Mr Ikwechegh further urged lawmakers to invite the president to personally explain why these funds had not translated into improved security and infrastructure.
