The House of Representatives few hours ago suspended Hon Faruk Lawan as the Chairman of the Education Committee of the House as well as the Chairman of the Adhoc committee probing the Petroleum subsidy.The House also mandated its committee on ethics to look at the allegation made against Faruk Lawan and its committee.It also passed a vote of confidence on the leadership of the house led by Hon Tambuwal..Hon John Enoh now heads the Adhoc committee on subsidy..The debate on the report of the subsidy committee is now on going.Femi Otedola's Zenon Oil has been asked by the House to pay back certain amount ($232m) to federal coffers.The Hosue has adjourned to Tuesday 19th June.
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The House of Representatives this morning called on the Federal Government to march words with actions by implementing the report of its adhoc committee on Subsidy Management.
Addressing members of the House during Friday’s plenary, the Speaker, Hon. Aminu Waziri Tambuwal maintained that the reports of the adhoc committee remained valid and should be implemented to the later irrespective of bribery allegations levelled against members of the committee.He reiterated that the House would not be cowed even as it would not condone corrupt practices from any of its members. He stated that allegations of bribery against some of the members of lower chamber will serve as impetus for the House to do more in its oversight functions. Details later
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