Recall that many All Progressives Congress (APC) representatives said the composition and appointment of chairpersons of the House’s committees was lopsided with the Peoples Democracy Party (PDP) members getting the juicy committees.
In the letter dated October 20, Mr Gbajabiamila reminded the Speaker of the several meetings they had during which the House leader said he sought understanding of what was going on with the composition of the chairmen and the vice chairmen of the committees. “I did this because of the incessant rumour that same had been composed. On each occasion you assured me that nothing had been done. From all indications, however, it appears that an announcement of Chairmen and Deputy Chairmen is imminent and such may be done this week.
“Honourable Speaker, I acknowledge your right and prerogative to determine the leadership of the House Committees and I intend to work with you after such determination has been made. I intend and have stated privately and publicly to work with you for the progress of the House.
“However, I am constrained at this point to ask that due consideration is given to the provision of our House Rules, Order 7 Rule 10 paragraph (a) which states that the Speaker shall in consultation with principal officers, appoint chairmen and deputy chairmen from among the members of the committees.
“On the role of the Majority/House Leader: Order 7 Rule 27 (2) c says that the Leader of the House shall ‘liaise with committee chairmen and other functionaries of the House’,” the letter read.
Responding to the allegation by Gbajabiamila, Dogara’s spokesperson Turaki Hassan said the principal officers were duly consulted.
Already, two APC lawmakers have rejected their appointment in the week as a form of protest against Dogara’s decision. They are the former deputy House minority whip, Garba Dhatti-Muhammad, and a member from Oyo state, Sunday Adepoju.
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