The Nigerian House of Representatives on Tuesday directed its committee on Justice and Aviation to probe the circumstances surrounding the grounding of a BD Bombardier 700 Aircraft allegedly owned by the Rivers State government. The committee has 14 days to carry out the probe and report back to the house.

This resolution was sequel to a motion moved by Ahmed Idris (ACN-Plateau), which was unanimously adopted without debate when put to vote by Speaker Aminu Tambuwal.

The motion is entitled: “Urgent need to investigate the justification for and circumstances surrounding the controversial grounding of Rivers State Government Bombardier B700 Global Express”.

My concern over this motion is the manner the Nigerian National Assembly responds to issues. What is the need for setting up a committee to probe a matter that happened between two government agencies for which those concerned can be questioned on oath during the sitting of the house. All those involved in this incident are resident in Nigeria.

It is also sad that legislators at all levels use language unbecoming of their status when contributing to debates and moving of motions in the house.

How do you label actions of an arm of government that have not being properly investigated as taken with impunity, and political vendetta.

Aircraft’s belonging to other airlines have had cause to be grounded without these theatrics from the house.

While awaiting the outcome of the work of the committee (ignoring all the biased comments of the legislatures) let us hope the report won’t be overtaken by other events. source http://www.sayit247.com/2013/05/appropriateness-of-speaker-tambuwals-committee-on-amaechis-grounded-bombardier-700-aircraft/

@sayit247,

Troubling, is it not, that a motion moved by a member of the opposition, in relation to what would ordinarily be regarded as a "family matter", was adopted with such alacrity?

We have certainly seen unusual trade-offs being made in recent times (the speaker's ascendancy being one example), but I think this particular development sets a whole new precedent in the annals of Nigerian democracy

Is this a case of the HOR milking a contentious issue for all its worth, having previously been slung out to dry over Madam Arunma Oteh's continued stewardship at the SEC? Or are we looking at a re-calibration of alliances?

Time will tell...

Even though an injustice anywhere is an injustice everywhere and it's a matter of urgent public importance, I would love the fight to go on to a logical conclusion with petrodollars deployed maximally from either side.

Tambuwals is one man PDP/GEJ are still confused how to manage. He is o popular in the lower house and loosing him and his loyalists to oppositions will be a big blow to the ruling party.

I wish I can advise President Jonathan for just six months.

Many of us have warned here he is creating a hero out of Amaechi by continually hounding him. At least he should have taken a cue from Atiku vs OBJ where public sentiments naturally swayed towards Atiku.

If truelly President Jonathan wants to contest 2015 Presidential election I believe he is not counting on popular votes to win.

solopumpy227: Tambuwals is one man PDP/GEJ are still confused how to manage. He is o popular in the lower house and loosing him and his loyalists to oppositions will be a big blow to the ruling party.

I wish I can advise President Jonathan for just six months.

Many of us have warned here he is creating a hero out of Amaechi by continually hounding him. At least he should have taken a cue from Atiku vs OBJ where public sentiments naturally swayed towards Atiku.

If truelly President Jonathan wants to contest 2015 Presidential election I believe he is not counting on popular votes to win.

Then he ll be disgraced. He can't rig when the overwhelming opinion is against him.

...." What is the need for setting up a committee to probe a matter that happened between two government agencies for which those concerned can be questioned on oath during the sitting of the house. All those involved in this incident are resident in Nigeria."

@OP is spot on with this suggestion, guess the speaker is angry that the aviation authorities nearly denied him the opportunity of boarding such a luxurious bird

talktimi: ...." What is the need for setting up a committee to probe a matter that happened between two government agencies for which those concerned can be questioned on oath during the sitting of the house. All those involved in this incident are resident in Nigeria."

@OP is spot on with this suggestion, guess the speaker is angry that the aviation authorities nearly denied him the opportunity of boarding such a luxurious bird

Your oga at the top is abusing his powers. Tell him to leave Amaechi alone. Whatever Amechi is guilt of, Akpabio is not exonerated. A word is enough for the wise.

Whoever is wise should read the hand writing on the wall. The tone of the discussion/debate clearly reveals a lot. Hmmm, vote of no confidence things in the offering? History tells me HOR have always set the state for the demise of a seating President who abuses His executive privileges and the hand writing is clearly visible to those who can see

Omo_Tier1: Whoever is wise should read the hand writing on the wall. The tone of the discussion/debate clearly reveals a lot. Hmmm, vote of no confidence things in the offering? History tells me HOR have always set the state for the demise of a seating President who abuses His executive privileges and the hand writing is clearly visible to those who can see

Why are there so many unstable people running around this forum. Bros please go and take your medication.

Nobody believe in those thieves.We already know the outcome of their report.Tambuwal should remember his former Oga,Dimeji Bankole who hold sway but was brought to his knees and abadon by his fellow colleague who pushed him into signing bogus salary.

These goa.ts are very jobless & irre.sponsible, so Amaechi's aircraft is more important than any other thing in Nigeria now

Prof Corruption:

Your oga at the top is abusing his powers. Tell him to leave Amaechi alone. Whatever Amechi is guilt of, Akpabio is not exonerated. A word is enough for the wise.

your mumu dey smell