Senate President, Ahmad Lawan
says the allegation that $10million was offered to the National Assembly to
influence the Petroleum Industry Bill (PIB) is false.
It was alleged that the
leadership of the federal legislaure got the money to approve three per cent
host community development fund.
Lawan and the Speaker of the
House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila were mentioned in the accusation.
The PIB was signed into law on
August 16 by President Muhammadu Buhari.
Lawan condemned the spread of
what he called misinformation against the government and the lawmakers.
He spoke to reporters after a
closed door meeting with Buhari at the Presidential Villa, Abuja on Monday.
The Yobe Senator described how
“people say anything” about the President, the administration and legislators
as “part of the intangible dividends of democracy”.
“Somebody said 10 million dollars
was given to the Speaker and the Senate President to give to members of the
National Assembly to pass three per cent host community development fund.
“Those kinds of unwarranted,
false and fake information being fed to the Nigerian public, and the danger
people will face, is you cause unnecessary damage to the reputation of
people,’’ he said.
Lawan recalled taking someone to
court about three months ago for libel.
He said though there is freedom
of expression, Nigerians should always think positive about their leaders and
the government.
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