Mr Godswill Akpabio, the Minister of Niger Delta Affairs, has been charged by Femi Gbajabiamila, the speaker of the House of Representatives to publish within two days the names of lawmakers taking contracts from the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) or risks the full wrath of the House.
Mr Femi Gbajabiamila further directed the Clerk of the National Assembly to send a communication to the minister today. The directive followed the adoption of a point of privilege. He then declared that the Committee on NDDC can summon the ‘slumped’ Acting Managing Director of the NDDC, Keme Pondei if it wishes so.
“I am giving the Minister 24-48 hours, to publish the names, the contracts, the companies, date, amount, and the projects. I am directing the clerk to do so.
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 judgment. The minister came there to play games, but we do not play games here.”
