House of Representatives Denounces Lawmaker's Claims of Financial Gains for Presenting Motions, Bills

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The claims made by Hon. Ibrahim Usman Auyo, the representative of Hadejia, Auyo, Kafin Hausa Federal Constituency of Jigawa State, that lawmakers receive between N1 million and N3 million to present motions, bills, or petitions during plenary sessions have been described as baseless and highly irresponsible by the House of Representatives. According to the deputy House spokesperson, Hon. Phillip Agbese, Auyo's allegations are a reckless misrepresentation of the legislative process. Agbese stated that the House operates under the Constitution and its Standing Orders, ensuring transparency and equal access for all members to represent their constituents without financial barriers.

Key Takeaways:

  • Hon. Ibrahim Usman Auyo claimed that lawmakers receive between N1 million and N3 million to present motions, bills, or petitions during plenary sessions.
  • The House of Representatives has described Auyo's claims as baseless and highly irresponsible.
  • Deputy House spokesperson, Hon. Phillip Agbese, stated that the House operates under the Constitution and its Standing Orders, ensuring transparency and equal access for all members to represent their constituents without financial barriers.
  • Auyo is being referred to the Committee on Ethics and Privileges to further explain his position.
  • The House of Representatives maintains strict internal checks and balances that prevent any committee from compromising their shared values as a parliament.
  • Under the leadership of Speaker Tajudeen Abbas, the House has implemented measures to ensure transparency and equal access for all members.

Statistics:

  • N1 million to N3 million: the alleged amount of money lawmakers receive to present motions, bills, or petitions during plenary sessions.
  • 1: the number of committee being referred Hon. Auyo to further explain his position (Committee on Ethics and Privileges).

Sources:

"Thank you for your message regarding the allegations by Hon. Ibrahim Usman Auyo. I find these claims baseless and deeply irresponsible." - Deputy House spokesperson, Hon. Phillip Agbese.

"Since I went to the National Assembly, it's not true that anyone wrote a motion for their need or others to be presented before the House by me. It's all false and rumours. And if at all there is, anyone can come out to challenge me," - Hon. Ibrahim Usman Auyo.