House of Reps Member Chased Out of Chamber For Improper Dressing
A mild drama ensued on Wednesday at the chamber of the House of Representatives over the dressing of one of the lawmakers.
The lawmaker, whose name could not be ascertained, walked into plenary towards the end of the day’s proceedings and sat in the part used as an alternative Chamber by the members.
However, his dressing, which consisted of a t-shirt and jean trousers, did not conform to the expected dress code for legislators during sittings.
According to the House rules, members are expected to wear a suit and tie or in traditional dress with a cap to match, but the particular lawmaker on Wednesday fell short of the requirement.
Hon. Billy Osaweru (APC, Edo) raised a point of order, drawing the attention of the House to the mode of dressing, pointing out that it contravened the dress code for members of the House.
He said: “Mr. Speaker, our rules state the need for proper dressing while coming for plenary. Mr. Speaker, if you look upstairs, there is a member in Chamber wearing a T-Shirt and jean trousers.”
As soon as Osaweru raised the point of order, the member stood up and walked out of the Chamber, with Speaker Tajudeen Abbas saying “Point of order complied with”.
The incident sparked mixed reactions among Nigerians on social media, with some condemning the lawmaker for his dressing, while others questioning the relevance of the dress code in addressing the pressing issues facing the country.
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