Speaker Dogara Bribing Reps With $25,000 Each Says Jibrin

                                  

Former chairman, House Appropriation Committee, Abdulmumin Jibrin, alleged on Wednesday that committee chairmen and other members of the House had received $25,000 each from Speaker Yakubu Dogara to pass a vote of confidence in his leadership.


Jibrin made the bribery allegation on his twitter handle in reaction to reports suggesting that the signatures were being collected from lawmakers to pass a vote of confidence that would shield the speaker from any possible impeachment move when the House reconvenes.

He said: “Fellow Nigerians, in a desperate attempt, Speaker Dogara and the three others have opened a register for a vote of confidence signature.

“The register is opened at his Asokoro guest house, located at Wilberforce Juta Crescent. Hon members are given $25,000 to sign.

“This disgraceful act is coordinated by Hon. Zakari Mohammed, Hon Jagaba Adams Jagaba and DCOS (Deputy Chief of Staff) to Mr Speaker, Hon CID Maduabum.

“It is a shame that Mr. Speaker has not responded to any of the allegations raised against him, but has resorted to looking for fraudulent cover.”