No Compromise On Subsidy Bribe Scam — ACN Legislator

An Action Congress of Nigeria, ACN, member in the House of Representatives, Munir Hakeem, has said that legislators representing the party will not compromise their stand on probity and integrity in the ongoing fuel subsidy bribe scam.

Hakeem, who spoke at the inauguration of an Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Centre, matriculation of students for free computer literacy programme and distribution of free General Certificate of Education, GCE, forms in his constituency, noted that the activities of some Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, members might dent the image of the House.

The lawmaker  representing Oshodi/Isolo Federal Constituency of Lagos State, southwest Nigeria, cautioned against sweeping the allegation under the carpet, adding that the House is anxious to isolate the culprits and clear its name, as the first step to regain public confidence.

He said: “The House of Representatives will get to the root of the matter. All ACN members will stand by the rules of the House. We will not allow this crisis to hamper the report of the subsidy probe committee. No opposition legislator will be involved in fraud. That is why we say that PDP cannot be a reliable party.

“The fuel subsidy scam was real. Those in power used the opportunity to become millionaires and billionaires in a day. The PDP government is fond of increasing fuel prices after elections. Today, the country is broke. That is why we should end the PDP rule. Their government has inflicted the nation with budget failure and a new electricity tariff without electricity. We will not allow them to sweep this probe report under the carpet.”

Hakeem said the inauguration of the ICT Centre was borne out of the realisation of the need to make the youths 21st century compliant by impacting computer knowledge on them and also reduce unemployment among employable adults who could be assisted to discover themselves, rendering secretariat/desk top publishing services to the public.

“Our concern in the area of education is not just commencing with today’s programme. Over the years, 300 students have benefited from our free G.C.E form and correlative intensive coaching programme to prepare them for examinations.

—Yisa Jamiu