Rep members pay about N3m each to present bills - Lawmaker

Rep members pay about N3m each to present bills - Lawmaker

Ibrahim Auyo, a federal lawmaker representing Hadejia/Auyo/Kafin Hausa constituency in Jigawa, has claimed that legislators pay between N1 million and N3 million to present bills, motions, and petitions on the floor of the House of Representatives. Auyo, who was elected on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC), made the claim during a meeting with his constituents in Jigawa. In the video of the meeting, which has now gone viral, th…

House of Reps Demands Evidence as Member Alleges Lawmakers Paid to Sponsor Motions — Akelicious

The House of Representatives has challenged Hon Ibrahim Usman Auyo (APC, Jigawa) to substantiate claims that members receive payments to sponsor motions, bills, and petitions. In a viral video, Auyo alleged that such legislative work involved financial inducements. In a statement, House Spokesman, Hon Akin Rotimi described the allegations as baseless and warned they could erode public trust in the National Assembly if not clarified. He said the …

Legislator Alleges Lawmakers Pay Millions to Present Motions in Parliament

ABUJA, Nigeria — A member of the House of Representatives, Ibrahim Auyo, has stirred controversy after alleging that federal lawmakers must pay between ₦1 million and ₦3 million before being allowed to present motions, bills, or petitions on the floor of the National Assembly. Auyo, who represents Hadejia, Auyo, and Kafin Hausa Federal Constituency of Jigawa State, made the claim in a viral video where he addressed criticisms from his constituen…

Lawmakers pay about N3m each to present bills, motions at plenary

Ibrahim Auyo, a member of the house of representatives, says lawmakers pay up to N3 million to present bills, motions, and petitions on the chamber floor.   The All Progressives Congress (APC) lawmaker who represents Hadejia/Auyo/Kafin Hausa federal constituency in Jigawa spoke during a meeting with his constituents in the state.   In videos that have since gone viral, the lawmaker told his constituents, who criticised him for infrequently spons…

#EndSARS: Cleric tasks Sanwo-Olu on compensation for victims

To Face Disciplinary Action The House of Representatives has challenged one of its members, Hon. Ibrahim Auyo (APC, Jigawa), to mention the names of lawmakers who receive money from people to sponsor bills, motions and petitions. Consequently, the House is to refer the matter to its Committee on Ethics and Privileges for investigation upon resumption...The post Bribe For Bills: Reps Challenge Colleague To Name Culpable Lawmakers appeared first o…