The House of Representatives has debunked claims of an alleged plot to impeach its Speaker, Femi Gbajabiamila.
The disclaimer was issued during Tuesday’s plenary amid reports that the Northern Caucus of the House was planning to impeach the speaker to ensure that the controversial Water Resources Bill was passed.
The lawmakers, who stated that it is ridiculous that such a publication will be made, insisted that they are solidly behind the speaker.
The matter was subsequently referred to the House Committee on Ethics and Privileges for further investigation.
Channels Television reported that the controversial Water Resources Bill, which seeks to bring all water resources (surface and underground) and the banks of the water sources under the control of the Federal Government, was first introduced in the 8th Assembly but was rejected by the lawmakers.
It was then reintroduced in the 9th Assembly but received backlash from a broad section of Nigerians and legislators who feared that it could endanger the unity of the country. The bill was again reintroduced in the House of Representatives chamber on June 29.
Sada Soli, who sponsored the bill, said wide consultations have been made for a better version of the bill.
He gave an assurance that if at any point, indications suggest that it would negatively affect any section of the country, he would voluntarily withdraw the bill.
The bill has passed the first reading and would be debated when scheduled for the second reading.
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