Reps investigate $10 million bribery allegation
The House of Representatives has set up an ad-hoc commitee to investigate bribery allegations levelled against it.This story isn't part of Premium Times' renowned investigations section, I happened to see it while going for the Boko Haram/smoked fish piece.
The lawmakers took the decision on Tuesday while adopting a motion of ‘personal explanation’ by the Deputy Speaker, Ahmed Wase (APC-Plateau) at plenary.
The Coalition of United Political Parties (CUPP) on Monday, alleged that it has intercepted report that the leadership of the House of Representatives was poised to forcefully pass the compulsory vaccine bill without subjecting it to the traditions of legislative proceedings.
The body in the statement by its spokesperson, Imo Ugochinyere, alleged that $10 million was offered by the American billionaire, Bill Gates, to influence the speedy passage of the bill without recourse to any public hearing adding that the Speaker, Femi Gbajabiamila, should be impeached if he forces the bill on members.
No evidence of such alleged bribe was provided by the group.
But the speaker however, defended his promotion on the Control of Infectious Diseases Bill, arguing that its content and timing were appropriate.
He also pledged that there would be a public hearing where Nigerians would be given the opportunity to contribute to the draft law.....MORE
