The House of Representatives has threatened a member representing Hadejia, Auyo, and Kafin Hausa Federal Constituency of Jigawa State, Hon. Ibrahim Auyo for exposing the alleged corruption.
TheHintsNews reports that the lawmaker recently alleged that federal lawmakers are required to pay between ₦1 million and ₦3 million before being allowed to present motions, bills, or petitions during plenary sessions.
“Since I went to the Assembly, it’s not true that someone wrote a motion for their need or others to be presented before the House. It’s all false. And if at all there is, anybody should come out to challenge me.
“Even the bills and petitions are paid for. You have to pay ₦3 million, ₦2 million, or ₦1 million for it to be read on the floor of the House. After you read the bill, you have to lobby over 360 lawmakers to support that the bill be considered,” he had said.
TheHintsNews reports that the Green Chamber has been a den of corruption allegations.
In January, PREMIUM TIMES exposed the Senate Committee on Tertiary Institutions and TETFUND, as well as the House Committee on University Education, for demanding ₦8 million from each university in exchange for passing the 2025 budget.
But the Spokesman of the House, Hon. Akin Rotimi, in a statement issued Friday challenged the lawmaker to substantiate his claim that members of the House receive payments to sponsor Motions, Bills, and Petitions.
He maintained that the allegations are unsubstantiated and, if left unclarified, risk undermining public confidence in the National Assembly.
Rotimi stated: “When the House reconvenes, Rep. Auyo will be invited to substantiate his claims before the House.
“Should he be unable to provide evidence, the matter will be referred to the House Committee on Ethics and Privileges for appropriate consideration, in line with parliamentary procedure.”
He maintained that statements of this nature must be backed by verifiable facts and presented through the appropriate parliamentary channels.
Rotimi stressed that as the 10th Assembly recently crossed its midterm mark, stakeholders nationwide are rightly demanding accountability from their elected representatives, a legitimate and essential expectation in any thriving democracy.
He noted that the House remained focused on delivering its mandate under the Legislative Agenda (2023–2027), which emphasizes transparency, accountability, and responsiveness to the people.
The spokesperson stressed that the leadership of the House has consistently encouraged members to engage with their constituencies during recesses and report on their stewardship.
He said this commitment was reflected in frequent town halls and public hearings, including a series of midterm engagements held in June and July, presided over by the Speaker, Hon. Abbas Tajudeen.
Rotimi explained that In just two years, the House has introduced 2,263 Bills, passed 237, and moved over 1,100 Motions, generating significant interventions across critical sectors such as education, health, infrastructure, security, and economic development.