A plenary session in Nigeria’s House of Representatives turned rowdy on Tuesday, leading to a temporary suspension as lawmakers clashed over several contentious motions.
The chaos began during a session presided over by Deputy Speaker Benjamin Kalu. The uproar was triggered by a dispute over which parliamentary committee had the authority to investigate the alleged illegal allocation of lands at the Lagos International Trade Fair Complex.
The disagreement escalated when a voice vote on the matter proved inconclusive. Deputy Speaker Kalu’s ruling against the motion sparked unrest among the members. The tension was further fueled by the subsequent rejection of other motions concerning national security and Nigeria’s international image.
To restore order, Deputy Speaker Kalu was forced to suspend the plenary and call for a closed-door meeting.
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