Reps head for court over $10m bribery allegation
The resolution was to take legal action against an online media organisation for allegedly reporting that the House collected $10million from Bill Gates to pass the Contentious Infectious Disease Control Bill.
The resolution of the House followed the passage of a motion of Personal Explanation by the Deputy Speaker of the House, Ahmed Wase, at plenary on Tuesday.It was unanimous agreed by all members that the legal action begins in earnest. Majority Leader Ado Doguwa told members that his hands were clean, as he did not collect money from anyone.A remedy, he said, must be sought, as the Green Chamber was doing its job to ensure the safety of the people.
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