₦airaland Forum

WiszyFraud:
Wrong timing..

This show will really divert attentions at this very critical moment of Nigeria

MztaIkp:
https://www.vanguardngr.com/2020/09/akpabio-denies-accusing-natl-assembly-members-of-nddc-contracts-fraud/

By Tordue Salem
The Minister of Niger Delta Affairs, Godswill Akpabio, Tuesday, denied that he accused members of the National Assembly of fraud concerning contracts from the Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC.

The minister had, during an investigative hearing at the House of Representatives, claimed that 60 percent of NDDC contracts went to the federal lawmakers.

However, as the House threatened to initiate a criminal complaint of perjury and explore the possibility of a civil defamation suit against him, Akpabio denied he ever referred to members of the 9th House of Representatives as beneficiaries of contracts in NDDC.

He noted that NDDC was yet to fully implement any budget since the commencement of the 9th National Assembly.

Also, Akpabio while responding to questions after a visit to the acting Clerk of the National Assembly, Olatunde Ojo, said the misunderstanding between him and lawmakers was caused by mischief-makers.

On the peace talks being initiated and whether he had resolved to exonerate the lawmakers, who allegedly collected 60 percent of the contracts in NDDC, Senator Akpabio said: “No no no, you are wrong.

“That was not what the Speaker demanded. The Speaker wanted to know whether there was undue influence from any section of the National Assembly in respect of contracts in the NDDC.

“He (Speaker) did not say whether they were contractors. So I’m hearing it from you.”

On why he was at the Nationa Assembly complex, Akpabio explained, “I am a Senator. Seeing me in the National Assembly should not be a surprise as a former Minority Leader and a Senator, and I believe that I’m a Senator for life.

“So nobody will refer to me as Governor Akpabio, but they refer to me as Senator Akpabio. This is like homecoming and the National Assembly ought to have resumed today (Tuesday). But they postponed it; so I intended that as soon as the resumption takes place, I am here

“It’s part of my effort to support the President’s decision that there must be a much more cordial relationship between the Executive and Legislature.

“In fact, the President recently set up a tripartite committee made up of the party (APC), the National Assembly and the Executive to ensure oneness because we are running one government.

“It is important that we all remember that whatever we do, we want to leave a legacy for Nigeria and we cannot do this if all the arms of government are not cooperating.

“So far, I believe that whatever disagreement that could have occurred between my own ministry and the National Assembly must have been as a result of mischief and that mischief must be put to rest so that we can work in one accord for the sake of the nation.

Ilefoaye:
I Dont gt this. new state or country?

ikaboy:
A fine officer



Stop demarketing yourself.

Humanoid01:
Another one? China don drop another single o.
These outbreaks cannot be a coincidence. Something is definitely wrong somewhere. It's either a cosmic irregularity or it's driven by mankind's doings.

creolehunt:
Is the removal sufficient punishment for murder?

mascot87:
I support Malami on this

Gee001:
I felt sorry for the traditional ruler. It was humiliating and embarrassing. Calling him a small boy who ran errands? Made fun of his regalia like that of Usman Dan Fodio and to think the others were laughing Damn! That was the height of it.

A governor is making fun of your fellow traditional ruler, you are laughing and pleased with it. I was ashamed on their behalf. Such a public ridicule just to prove a point? First class chiefs for that matter. They should be ashamed of themselves.

flexyrule:
Indomie generation would not know them.

TheFacelessMan:
I doubt if ANYONE out there liked this final season

TheFacelessMan:
I doubt if ANYONE out there liked this final season

35824L:
The building looks out of place standing all by itself. A groundscraper would have made more sense.

modestbrowser:
RIP bro...... We the real real Madrid fans will always miss u

deboysben:
Those beast can't survive

They must not be allowed into this world

ellalina:
A pregnant woman should not see this

ehissi:
As far as the election is concerned, it ends at the appeal court, that is what the law dictates.

What most counsels now try to do, is to tactically present the issue as a matter of Jurisprudence, to get a hearing.......

The judgment on election matters is based on evidence before the court, but trying to argue against the logic/theory or philosophy with which the judgement was issued is a matter of jurisprudence.......

That's what the supreme court will hear.....

Salvador1:
Apc can sense defeat

Example many nairaland resident zombies and bmc urchins have gone into hiding

Holamidhe:
Lack of proper planning.. We will do better next time.

Ibeno, Eket, not far from ExonMobil.