House of Reps Committees: Lawmakers dismiss rumoured rancour among members

 Some lawmakers have dismissed the rumoured rancour among members, following the composition of the 10th House of Representatives standing committees by Speaker, Tajudeen Abbas on July 27.

The group numbering six lawmakers, including the Deputy Chief of Staff to the speaker, Mr Chamberlain Dunkwu, dispelled the rumour at a joint press conference in Abuja.

Rep. Ikenga Ugochinyere, the Spokesperson for the group, said the composition was fair, adding that the speaker put the interest of members above personal or pecuniary gains.

He said the speaker exhibited justice and fairness, adding that all interest groups in the House were satisfied because the composition was done without any external influence.

Ugochinyere claimed the Speaker is living up to the expectations of the lawmakers, which is why a majority are commending his leadership style.

Claiming that the parliament was more united than ever, he said the standing committee membership cuts across different interests groups, including those who contested the speakership position with Abbas.

“You can see, the main challenger, Rep Aliyu Betara was given Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Committee and Sani Jaji was made chairman of the Ecological Fund.

“Also, Rep. Miriam Onuhoa was made the chairman of TeTfund, Rep. Alhassan Ado-Doguwa was made the Chairman of Petroleum Resources Upstream, Rep. Yusuf Gagdi was made the chairman of Committee on Navy, ” NAN quoted him as saying.

He added that their frontline supporters were equally considered for committee chairmanship, adding that the composition was a reflection of the unity that existed in the house.

”And that is why you can see the unity and oneness in the house, we are now set for the full business of a parliament.” he said.