House of Reps orders Minister of Finance, Adeosun to appear before its investigative panel in 24 hours

The House of Representatives, on Monday issued a 24 hour notice to the Minister of Finance, Kemi Adeosun 24 hours to appear before its committee on Public Procurement.

The lower legislative Chambers gave the directives over alleged abuse and breach of the Procurement Act, 2001.

The committee also walked out on officials of the Finance Ministry led by the Legal Director, Gabriel Christopher, on Monday, saying they lack the competence to speak on the matter.

The committee is saddled with the responsibility to investigate Allegations of Abuse, Breach, and Violations of Public Procurement Act 2001 in the Engagements of Contractors for Pre- shipment, Inspection, and Monitoring of Crude 0il and Gas Export from Nigeria.