- Senator Darlington Nwokocha initiated screening suspension motion
- Nwokocha claims Keyamo failed to clarify Special Public Works program invitation
Godswill Akpabio, the president of the Senate, is now at the presidential villa following a contentious debate in the red chamber that led to a resolution to postpone Festus Keyamo of Delta State’s nomination for a ministerial position.
Senator Enyinnaya Abaribe of the Abia-South Senatorial District seconded the proposal.
Senator Darlington Nwokocha of the Abia Central Senatorial District proposed the proposal to put the screening on hold.
Nwokocha had accused Keyamo of disrespecting the 9th National Assembly and levelling allegations of corruption against the previous administration.
Keyamo, a Senior Advocate of Nigeria previously served as the Minister of State for Labour and Productivity during ex-President Muhammadu Buhari’s administration.
Nwokocha claimed that Keyamo was summoned to clarify matters pertaining to a Special Public Works programme during that time but failed to honour the invitation.
The programme was overseen by the National Directorate of Employment, which fell under Keyamo’s ministry.
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