The House of Representatives on Wednesday directed its Committee on Ethics and Privileges to probe 50,000 dollars bribe allegedly offered the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) lawmakers in the house. Hon. Aliyu Madaki (APC-Kano) on Tuesday alleged that PDP members were offered the bribe. He said the money was meant to kill a motion to probe the 9.3 million dollars seized by the South African authorities from three Nigerians and an Isreali. Deputy Speaker, Emeka Ihedioha, said that Madaki would appear before the Ethic and Privileges Committee to prove his allegation. “This matter is referred to the House Committee on Ethics and Privileges for investigation and to report back in two weeks”, he said.
Ihedioha described Madaki’s allegation as “grievous and regrettable”.
He warned that Madaki risked suspension if he failed to prove the allegation. A motion to probe the incident on Tuesday was voted out without debate.
This caused APC lawmakers to walk out during the plenary.
