Reps With Outstanding Election Petition Cases Denied As Distribution Of Imported SUVs Begin

The House of Representatives has commenced the distribution of the controversial imported SUVs valued at about N160m each with reps with outstanding election petition cases being removed from the distribution list.

GWG.ng reports that the distribution of the imported SUVs at a time the value of the naira is sinking on account of lack of foreign exchange and the quest to boost local production has amazed many Nigerians over the priority of the nation’s lawmakers.

The announcement of the decision to purchase imported SUVs for each lawmaker and bulletproof vehicles for the principal officers sparked a backlash as a result of the lingering hardship citizens currently face.

The move has been defended by the Senate, with emphasis put on the lawmakers’ need for the cars to aid them in operations.

In a chat with Punch, spokesman of the House, Akin Rotimi disclosed that some members of the House have taken delivery of the SUVs while adding that priority was given to female lawmakers and people with disabilities, and much emphasis was laid on people without pending court cases.

“Some members have started taking delivery of their vehicles. Priority was given to women in the parliament, people with any form of disability and the elderly.

“The management has also ensured that only members who have been fully disposed of their court cases will be given the vehicles to avoid problems,” he said.

The distribution of the SUVs was corroborated by a second source who craved anonymity, saying that the management is very keen on the reps justifying the use of the SUVs vehicle for their legislative operations.

“This particular Assembly is very particular about things being done right. In previous assemblies, people would collect their vehicles and sell them off, but the Speaker has put his foot down against such.

“The spokesperson was mandated to issue a statement internally to members and ensure that no member must sell their vehicles as they are National Assembly property.

“Beyond the circular, the management is seriously following up, particularly to justify the purchase, because the vehicles were bought to give lawmakers a level of autonomy from the executive,” the source shared.

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