The House of Representatives has reacted to former president, Olusegun Obasanjo’s letters to the leadership of the National Assembly, describing it as misdirected.
In a letter dated January 13, the former president had accused the National Assembly leadership of financial recklessness and insensitivity to the declining state of the country’s economy over its plan to purchase 469 cars worth N4.7 billion.
Speaking yesterday at the National Assembly weekly briefing, Abdulrazak Namdas, the chairman, House of Representatives committee on media and public affairs said Obasanjo’s letter might not have been meant for the 8th Assembly but rather the 4th or 5th Assemblies, Vanguard reports.
“We have tremendous respect for the former President. We don’t want to be distracted by letters. Probably the letter is not meant for the 8th Assembly because we have cued in with President Muhammadu Buhari. I think the letter is meant for the 4th or 5th Assemblies. It was misdirected,” he said.
On the alleged sharing of N50m and 150 motorcycles to all members by the House Leadership, Namdas said the matter would be investigated and appropriate actions taken.
Obasanjo’s letter the the leadership of the National Assembly has triggered many reactions. Senator Dino Melaye, representing Kogi West senatorial district described it as a misplacement of anger.
In response to the letter, the Senate president, Bukola Saraki said Obasanjo’s issues will be addressed accordingly and treated with priority as a past leader of the nation.
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