The Minority Leader of the Federal House of Representatives, Hon. Elumelu Ndudi, yesterday raised a motion, seeking the probe of the Minister of Communications, Isa Pantami’s alleged link to terrorist networks.
The Delta State born politician raised the issue under matters of privilege during plenary presided over by Speaker Femi Gbajabiamila.
Elumelu claimed that he had been inundated with calls from his constituents who inquired whether the House would probe the allegation.
“A serving minister in this government was alleged to have links and personally subscribed to the beliefs of some terrorist groups. Recently during his Ramadan message, he owned up but said he only did so out of ignorance.
“My worry is that I am a serving member of this House. A few days ago, I was inundated with calls from my constituents, who said this House has been talking so much on insecurity, yet not saying anything over such a weighty allegation against a serving minister. He should either resign or be removed”, Elumelu stated.
The lawmaker asserted that his privilege as a member was at stake if the House failed to take appropriate action.
