JUST IN: Gbajabiamila Gives Akpabio 48hrs To Name Lawmakers Benefitting From NDDC Contracts

The House of Representatives has issued a 48-hour ultimatum to the Minister of Niger Delta Affairs, Senator Godswill Akpabio, to name the federal lawmakers he claimed were “biggest beneficiaries” of contracts in the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC). 

The Speaker of the House, Femi Gbajabiamila, issued the ultimatum during the plenary session of the green chamber on Tuesday. 

Gbajabiamila warned that Akpabio may face the “wrath” of the House of Representatives should he fail to name the lawmakers.

“I’ve never for once collected contracts from the NDDC and I know I can speak for many other members,” said the speaker.

“I am giving the minister 24 to 48 hours, to publish the names, the contracts, the companies, date, amount and the projects. 

“Failing which, this house will bring the full wrath of the house on him. It is important that we set this record straight.

“The minister owes it to himself, to the committee, to people of Niger Delta, and the country to publish it. I will reserve my judgement. The minister came there to play games, but we do not play games here,” he said.

Akpabio had made the claim during his appearance before the house committee investigating the NDDC on Monday.

“I just told you that we have records to show that most of the contracts in the NDDC are given out to members of the National Assembly,” the minister had said.