The members of the House of Representatives expressed solidarity on Sunday with the speaker Abbas Tajudeen in the midst of the report on the planned protest by some injured legislators on the poor financing of electoral projects and the unequal recruitment of 785 employees by the National Commission of Services of the Assembly (NASC).
According to the report, “Chamber members got angry about the recruitment of the new staff to the WhatsApp platform of the Chamber, asking why and how recruitment was made without their opinion.
“Some of them said the speaker had led them to take a walk due to their loyalty and concluded to face it when the house resumes on September 23.
“Legislators also have problems that their inability to attract significant projects to their constituencies can prevent them from being re -elected in 2027”.
But in a rapid reaction to the report, the President, the Media and Public Media Committee of the Chamber, the representative Akin Rotimi promised the support of the members through a statement entitled: “The House of Representatives remains solidly behind those present Abbas, committed to national development and the representation of the constituency,” made available to parliamentary correspondents.
The chamber spokesman who dismissed the report on the alleged “confrontation” against the speaker, argued that the informal conversation of the WhatsApp camera does not represent any Caucus of the House of Representatives or the lower chamber.
He said: “The attention of the House of Representatives has been attracted to a report published by the leadership newspapers on August 30, 2025, which elevates the isolated comments and informal conversations of the WhatsApp groups of the Chamber as if they represent the official position of any camera caucus or the house itself.
“On the contrary of the insinuations of an imminent” confrontation “, the Chamber remains united under the leadership of RT. Hon. Dr. Abbas Tajudeen, PHD, GCON, President of the Chamber. With 360 members of each part of Nigeria, in various political, ethnic and religious origins, the Chamber reflects the complete heterogeneity of the nation.
“Honorable members are free to express opinions in formal and informal environments about issues that affect their constituencies and privileges.
“However, such expressions when they are reported, especially when they are not balanced with different points of view, do not constitute resolutions or positions of any Caucus.
“The Chamber operates in accordance with the established parliamentary procedures, through which the leaders of the Caucus, the committees or individual members can formally form problems for leadership or, when necessary, for the debate and resolution of the entire Chamber. Informal conversations are normal in a vibrant democracy but cannot represent official positions.
“It is for the speaker’s credit that, despite this diversity, the tenth assembly has remained united, reaching common positions in national matters through the construction of consensus and allowing each member a voice.
“The Chamber remains focused on preparing for resumption on September 23, 2025, with a renewed commitment to national priorities.”
Representative Rotimi said: “Some problems referred to in the report combine genuine concerns with sensationalism. Delayed contractor payments are a national challenge and are not peculiar of the constituency projects nominated by honorable members.
“For many weeks, the leadership of the Chamber, through the Assignments Committees, has involved the Honorable Minister of Finance. Payments have begun and leadership undertakes to ensure that all pending obligations of 2024 are quickly resolved.
“Honorable members face pressure from constituents who expect nominated projects to be implemented in line with participatory development.
“Leadership emphasizes that, according to the renewed hope agenda of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, constituencing projects are essential to extend the presence of the government throughout the country.
“While these agitations are valid, they must be understood within the current and non -misrepresented fiscal realities.”
On the issue of recruitment in the Bureaucracy of the National Assembly, the Chamber spokesman explained that the National Assembly Services Commission (NASC), as a legal and independent agency, has the exclusive responsibility of the issue.
According to him, the camera leadership did not perform or control the exercise.
“The process follows the principles of federal character, inclusion and merit, ensuring the fair representation of Nigerians in all geopolitical states and areas.
“However, in line with his supervision mandate, the speaker has addressed the Committee on Public Services Affairs of the House of Representatives, which supervises the National Assembly Commission, to carry out an exhaustive investigation of the recruitment exercise and inform the Chamber.
“The suggestions that development is” unfairly concentrated “in any region are false, divisive and useless. The house operates in principles of equity, justice and equity. Internal disagreements are addressed through established parliamentary mechanisms, not reports of speculative newspapers.
“While the report is largely misleading, the tone and focus of the conversations between the members who continue to prioritize and advocate for issues that directly affect citizens and constituencies, including the implementation of the project, the equitable employment opportunities and the safety of lives and property.
“The leadership of the House of Representatives remains firm in the defense of transparency, inclusion and equity in its constitutional mandate of legislation, supervision and representation. Members are urged to support this process in the collective interest of the institution and the nation.”
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