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Speaker of the House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila has given Minister of Niger Delta Affairs, Godswill Akpabio a 48-hour ultimatum to reveal names of lawmakers who he alleged to have received contracts from the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC).
Recall at the investigative hearing held at the Conference Room 231 of the House yesterday Monday, the Minister, while being questioned by the House Committee probing the alleged malfeasance in the NDDC, accused National Assembly members of receiving most of the contracts awarded by the commission.
Speaking on the floor of the house on Tuesday, Gbajabiamila vowed that if Akpabio fails to name the lawmakers, the full “wrath” of the house will be brought against him.
He said Akpabio came to play games but “we do not play games here”.
“I am giving the minister 24 to 48 hours, to publish the names, the contracts, the companies, date, amount and the projects,” he said.
“Failing which, this house will bring the full wrath of the house on him. It is important that we set this record straight.
“The minister owes it to himself, to the committee, to people of Niger Delta, and the country to publish it. I will reserve my judgement. The minister came there to play games, but we do not play games here.”
The speaker also commended the House Committee Chairman on NDDC, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo for recusing himself from the probe of the commission, after he was accused of wrongdoing by acting NDDC Managing Director, Prof. Daniel Pondei who staged a walk-out on Thursday.
