The House of Representatives on Thursday said it never received any motion calling for resignation of Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Isa Ali Pantami.Speaker Femi Gbajabiamila, who spoke at plenary on Thursday, said even though Elumelu brought up the allegations against the Minister in accordance with the House rules, the issue could not be debated because it was brought under matter of privilege, which is not debatable.
The Speaker said: “As provided for in our rules, matters that come under privilege are not debated. They are not motions. They are not seconded as a motion should. “I think it behooves on all of us to educate our constituents on such matters. It was not a motion. We noted the privilege. We only followed our rules. It’s important that our constituents get to know. As is the practice, your point of order is noted.”
Rep. Ahmed Jaha had resurrected the issue under matter of privilege, saying it was appalling some sections of the media reported Speaker Gbajabiamila shut down a motion brought by Elumelu for suspension of Pantami.Jaha, who came under Order 6, Rule 1 and 2 of the Standing Orders of the House, which borders on matters of privilege of the individual lawmakers, said there was a complete misrepresentation of what transpired in the Chamber.
According to him: “From what happened, this House did not stop any such move. What I know is that the presiding officer only said the order cited was wrong and that the Minority Leader can come through the right order.Rep Uzoma Nkem-Abonta, who also came under matter of privilege, said the matter at hand suggested Nigerians were mindful of what happened in the House.
Here we go again.......! Coming to defend their action when they have started receiving it hot from the real Nigerians. Why are they always like that. Save that excuse for YOURSELF sir. We now know your stand. Shame to the 9th Assembly.
Okay, but based on the sensitivity of the matter, femigbaja why didn't you guide him on the order under which to raise the issue?
Gbajabiamila is a terrorist, Fulani slave
Yes collectively the house of representatives never shut down the motion, FEMI GBAJABIAMILA single handedly shut the motion down. Very important motion moved by Eyinnaya Abaribe.
This one is total embarrassment femigbaja
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