The House of Representatives descended into a rowdy session on Wednesday after lawmakers clashed over a motion seeking to summon President Bola Tinubu to explain the alleged non-funding of constituency projects.
The motion, moved by Alex Mascot Ikwechegh, representing Aba North/Aba South Federal Constituency under the Labour Party, urged the President to appear before the House over the persistent delay in releasing funds for constituency projects across the country.
The proposal was seconded, while another lawmaker suggested suspending plenary for one week until the funding issue was resolved, triggering heated exchanges among members.
Yusuf Gagdi, the All Progressives Congress lawmaker representing Pankshin/Kanke/Kanam Federal Constituency of Plateau State, opposed both proposals. He argued that constituency project implementation and funding fall under the responsibility of relevant ministries, departments and agencies, making it inappropriate to summon the President.
His position sparked shouting matches and disorder on the floor as lawmakers exchanged arguments.
As tensions rose, Speaker Tajudeen Abbas intervened and directed that the House vote on the matter. However, he ruled the proposal to invite President Tinubu out of order, stating that it was not part of the original motion presented by Ikwechegh.
The development highlights growing concerns among lawmakers over delays in funding constituency projects, an issue that has continued to generate debate within the National Assembly.
