Finally, Reps Reject Bill Seeking To Establish Southeast Development Commission

The house of reps has rejected a bill seeking the establishment of the South-East Development Commission.

The house rejected the bill after it was put to a voice vote by Yakubu Dogara, the speaker.

Some of the lawmakers who contributed to the debate, said the timing of the bill was not right and adequate consultations were not made before it was brought to the house.

Earlier, Leo Ogor, minority leader of the house, while contributing to the debate, said the bill was a step in the right direction.

“This country needs to be restructured. We cannot continue the way we are going,” Ogor said.

“The bill is a good step in the right direction. I appeal with all that the bill be considered.”

On his part, Sani Abdul, a lawmaker from Bauchi state, said the agitation to create the commission is as a result government’s failure to its citizens.

“We should look at it holistically in other not to have a problem. We are worried about the timing of the bill. This is suspicious because it is coming during the agitation for Biafra.”