JUST IN; Reps Makes U-turn Over Plenary Suspension
The House of Representatives has rescinded its decision to adjourn plenary for one week for interface with the Executive over payment of debts to local contractors for works executed since 2024.
Spokesman of the House, Akintunde Rotimi said in a statement that to decision to backtrack followed positive development arising from engagement and interventions.
The House decided to adjourn after adopting a motion by the Minority Leader on the need to immediately pay the local contractors and commence implementation of the 2025 capital budget.
Rotimi said: “The House of Representatives will reconvene for plenary on Wednesday, November 5, 2025, contrary to the earlier resolution to adjourn sittings until Tuesday next week.
“This decision follows positive developments arising from engagements and interventions across various levels of government concerning issues that informed the earlier adjournment, particularly matters relating to contractors’ agitations and the non-release of funds under the 2024/2025 budget.
“The development was formally conveyed to Honourable Members by the Clerk of the House of Representatives, Dr. Yahaya Danzaria, Esq., via an internal memorandum issued on Tuesday evening.
“According to the communication, the early resumption will afford the Leadership of the House the opportunity to brief Members on progress recorded in resolving these issues and other related matters of national importance.
“At Wednesday’s plenary, the House is expected to formally rescind its earlier adjournment resolution to enable proceedings to continue. The Leadership urges all Honourable Members to make the necessary arrangements to be in attendance.”
