Disquiet in Reps over alleged plot against Speaker Abbas

The alleged plot by some members of the House of representatives to move against Speaker Abbas Tajudeen over alleged denial of some privileges is causing disquiet in the Green Chamber.

Some lawmakers accused House leadership of exploiting their loyalty to the Speaker, threatening to raise the issues openly when plenary resumes. Others expressed concern that the continued non-payment of constituency project contractors could jeopardize their re-election prospects in 2027.

Also, a section of the lawmakers also faulted the poor performance of the national budget, its selective implementation by the executive, and the worsening insecurity in the North.
However, the House dismissed reports of a plot against the Speaker.

However, the House has denied reports of any internal plot against Speaker Tajudeen Abbas.

House spokesperson Akin Rotimi clarified that the recruitment in question was carried out by the National Assembly Service Commission (NASC), an independent statutory body, and not by the House leadership. He added that Speaker Abbas had already instructed the Committee on Public Service Matters to investigate the process.

Rotimi also emphasized that the 10th Assembly has maintained unity despite Nigeria’s political, ethnic, and religious diversity, with consensus-building remaining a core principle of its leadership.

On delayed contractor payments, Rotimi noted that the challenge was national, not peculiar to lawmakers’ projects, adding that the Appropriations Committees were engaging the Minister of Finance to clear outstanding 2024 obligations.

The House is expected to reconvene on September 23 after its annual recess.