A federal lawmaker from Jigawa state, Yusuf Shittu Galambi has debunked a report from some online news medium that they were given money before they endorsed the state of emergency declared on Rivers state by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
The who represents Gwaram federal constituency from Jigawa state dismissed the allegations as unfounded.
Shittu who debunked the allegations via a statement issued and made available to newsmen in Sokoto , said the national assembly members acted to save Rivers state from the unwarranted political imbroglio.
Galambi’s comments came amid controversy surrounding the declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers state, with some groups accusing the National Assembly of being compromised in its decision-making process.
Galambi further argued that there was no truth to claims that lawmakers were induced or coerced into endorsing the president’s action.
“Majority of members supported the decision due to their commitment to saving democracy and protecting the interests of the people of Rivers State,” he said.
The lawmaker explained that the National Assembly’s decision was guided by a desire to ensure patriotism, political cohesion, peace, and the protection of democratic institutions.
“I was surprised with the media posts, especially about the lies and mischief perpetuated against us, that we collected some inducement or rather being coerced to pass on the resolution of supporting Mr President action in Rivers state.
“The majority of our members supported the good efforts of Mr. President to save democracy and even saving governor Siminalayi Fubara who is facing a lot of political challenges and maneuvering by a group of members of the Rivers state assembly which may lead to his impeachment.
“Nigerians should appreciate the role of National assembly for asking the President to form a reconciliation team of eminent Nigerians towards before the expiration of the six months emergency rule.
“Contrary to the emotional perspective of opposition, civil society groups and others, in the assembly, we look at the issues from the perspective of patriotism, political cohesion, peace, to save democratic components including people, governor and members of the Rivers State House of Assembly,” he said.