But the Red Chamber decided to await the outcome of a process already initiated by the House of Representatives against FASHOLA on similar grounds before deciding on its next line of action.
The move followed the adoption of a Point of Order raised by Senator DANJUMA GOJE, drawing attention to what he called serious damaging allegations by the Minister regarding National Assembly Budget.
Our correspondent JAMES IGAH reports that the lawmakers contended that their privileges and that of the National Assembly had been breached based on the Minister’s comments.
The House of Representative had yesterday summoned the Minister of Power, Works and Housing to explain purported claims that the House tampered with the 2017 budget of the ministry by cutting funds meant for critical infrastructural projects.
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