House of Rep has refuted allegations made by the Nigeria Labour Congress leadership that the Federal Government provided palliatives worth N100 million to National Assembly members. The claim was made in a statement released in Abuja by Christopher Onyeka, the NLC’s national assistant secretary.
Akin Rotimi, the chairman of the House Committee on Media and Public Affairs, responded to the claim by calling it unfounded and “devoid of factual accuracy.” “The House of Representatives notes news reports across multiple newspapers, electronic media, and online media, of a statement attributed to the National Assistant General Secretary of the NLC, Mr Christopher Onyeka,” the statement’s opening paragraph stated.
Was the Palliative Recieved
It was recieved in a statement by Our correspondent that Mr. Onyeka lied when he said that members of the National Assembly received N100 million as palliatives. To be clear, members of the House of Representatives never received any money from the executive branch in the form of relief. Therefore, we view this assertion as being malicious, reckless, and made in bad faith.
“We believe that Mr. Onyeka’s misrepresentation of the facts in an effort to support the otherwise legitimate demands of the NLC while attempting to degrade the National Assembly and incite the public against the institution is reckless and extremely unfortunate.
House of Rep Demands an Apology
According to Jerrymusa.com the Nigeria Labour Congress is required to withdraw this untruth right away and provide a formal apology to the House of Representatives.We would want to remind the NLC and all Nigerians that we have shown our dedication to the welfare of Nigerian workers and all Nigerians in less than 100 days of the 10th Assembly’s tenure.
“We would like the NLC to view the National Assembly as allies rather than competitors. The House of Representatives’ 10th Assembly wants to reassure Nigerians that we are still dedicated to improving the welfare of our citizens.