Nigeria’s President, Muhammadu Buhari, on Wednesday, has agreed to address the House of Representatives as requested by the lawmakers.
According to the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila, disclosed this to newsmen on Wednesday evening, said a date had been agreed on and it will be communicated soon.
He stated that the president is more concerned than most on the insecurity of the nation and will speak to the Nigerian people through their representatives soon.
“And what we basically sought is to convey the resolution of the house and to fix a date, which we did not fix out of respect for Mr. President and his very tight schedule, what date will be convenient.
“We have agreed on a date and he will meet with the house to address the situation,” he said.
“He’s is a perfect democrat. He will come and address the House in the nearest future.”
Newsflash247 had earlier reported that the House of Representatives has taken a resolution to invite President Muhammadu Buhari for an explanation on the escalating security situation in the country.
This is coming on the heels of the killing of over 43 rice farmers in Zarbamari village, Borno State over the weekend, now popular as Borno massacre.
Recall that the House was earlier divided on the invitation and suddenly went into executive session following rising dissensions among the lawmakers on the subject matter.
Reconvening after an hour from the closed-door meeting, Hon. Ahmadu Jaha from Borno State who earlier insisted on the invitation as the key prayer of the motion collectively agreed on by the lawmakers and presented by Hon. Ahmed Satomi on their behalf was asked to formally move the motion for the president’s appearance.
Successfully seconded by another lawmaker, the motion was subjected to a voice vote.
It then received the overwhelming support of the House, validating the invitation.
The House was, however, silent on the time of the president’s appearance.
