News
NDDC saga becomes more interesting as acting MD walks out on Reps
The acting Managing Director of Interim Management Committee (IMC) the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) Professor Kemebradikumo Pondei and his team today walked out on the House of Representatives Committee on NDDC.
He said he and the team were not prepared to make any presentation before the committee.
Pondei had abjected to Chairman of the Committee, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, presiding over the investigative hearing, insisting he cannot preside over a matter in which he is an accused.
Members of the Committee, including Benjamin Kali, Ben Ibakpa and Shehu Koko, told the Acting MD that since there was no document before them, he is constitutionally bound to answer their queries.
While members were still making contribution on the issue, the Acting MD sought permission to leave and walked out before the committee could grant or reject his request.
Furious members of the Committee accused the Interim Management Committee of trying to frustrate legislative functions and ordered a warrant of arrest be issued against him.
The Committee also unanimously passed a vote of confidence on its Chairman.
- News22 hours ago
Black Market Dollar (USD) To Naira (NGN) Exchange Rate Today 28th March 2024
- Top Stories19 hours ago
Breaking: FCT Court Discharges, Acquits Adoke In OPL 245 Trial
- Top Stories23 hours ago
Breaking: INEC disowns Labour Party convention ,gives reason
- Top Stories23 hours ago
BREAKING: Court Directs Military To Release 313 Suspects Linked To Terrorism
- News19 hours ago
Breaking: Binance Executive Sues NSA, EFCC
- Politics14 hours ago
Tinubu @72: Photos As Lagos Lawmakers Honour Nigeria’s President
- News23 hours ago
Breaking: Tinubu Directs Single-digit Tax System, Halts Taxes Increase
- Entertainment23 hours ago
Women Have No Choice Than To Accept Me As Part Of The Sisterhood – Bobrisky