Reps reverse plenary suspension, to resume Wednesday

The House of Representatives has announced that it will now reconvene for plenary on Wednesday, November 5, contrary to the earlier resolution to adjourn sittings until Tuesday next week.

The House had suspended its plenary session for one week as local contractors protesting non-payment for executed projects staged protest at the major entrance to the National Assembly complex in Abuja.

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Lawmakers had said the protest made it difficult for them and their staff to access their offices.

However, in a statement issued just hours after the decision to suspend the plenary session, the Green Chamber clarified that the change in plans followed 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, 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 urged all members to make the necessary arrangements to be in attendance.