Reps denied the cracks over the payment of constituent projects, abbas back

The House of Representatives has rejected a report on the future leadership crisis for late payment of constituent project contracts.

MPs also expressed their full support for speakers Tajudeen Abbas.

In a statement issued on Sunday by a DPR spokesman, Akin Rotimi, The Green Chamber described the report as “sensational” and based on “isolated comments and informal conversations” from the WhatsApp group, which did not reflect the official position of the Caucus or the DPR as a whole.

“In contrast to the satire ‘of the life that will come,’ The DPR remains united under the leadership of RT. Hon. Abbas Tajudeen, Gcon, Speaker of the DPR,” the statement said. “With 360 members of each Nigerian section, crossing various political, ethnic and religious backgrounds, the DPR reflects the full heterogeneity of the state.”

The statement notes that while members are free to voice problems in formal and informal arrangements, such views should not be misinterpreted as a binding resolution. It is tightened that only parliamentary procedures are determined, through caucus leaders, committees, or plenary debates, can determine the official position of the DPR.

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Regarding the payment issue that is delayed to the contractor, the DPR acknowledged the concern but described it as part of a wider national challenge than the typical constituent project. Rotimi explained that the leadership had continued to be involved with the Minister of Finance through the Allocation Committee and that the payment had begun, with a commitment to clean up all 2024 obligations that had not been paid “quickly.”

He added that while parliament members face pressure from constituents who are waiting for project delivery, such agitation must be understood based on current fiscal reality. “The constituent project is very important to expand the presence of the government nationally,” said the statement, aligning the project with the new hope agenda of the President of Bola Ahmed Tinubu.

In the recruitment controversy in the National Assembly, the spokesperson clarified that the staff work was the exclusive responsibility of the National Council Service Commission, not the leadership of the DPR. He revealed that the speaker had directed the Public Service Committee to investigate the recruitment process to ensure this complying with the principles of federal character, inclusiveness, and achievement.

Rejecting regional bias claims in the development or work, the DPR insisted on operating based on the principles of justice, justice, and justice, and resolves internal disagreements through established legislative processes rather than media speculation.

“The leadership of the DPR remains firm in upholding transparency, inclusive, and justice in the constitutional mandate of making laws, supervision, and representatives. Members are urged to support this process for the collective interests of institutions and nations,” the statement concluded.