In a statement by its spokesman, Akin Rotimi, the House described the media report as a deliberate attempt to smear its reputation.
Rotimi said, “The 10th House of Representatives is firmly committed to transparency, accountability, and the highest ethical standards in all its legislative activities. These values form the bedrock of our operations. It is, therefore, imperative to address the baseless and sensational allegations in the report, which appear to be part of a deliberate attempt to undermine the integrity of the House and erode public trust in this hallowed institution.”
Denying the media report, the House spokesman said it “lacks any diligent investigative effort as they would want people to believe, and instead, amplifies fabricated narratives by individuals seeking to evade accountability.”
“Unfortunately, the medium, which has become their preferred outlet for such baseless sensationalism, did not seek a reaction from the House spokesman before publishing the story, undermining its credibility and professionalism. A reaction was only requested on Monday, two days after the story was already in the public domain.
“The House encourages anyone with credible evidence of misconduct to present it to the appropriate authorities, including the House Committee on Ethics and Privileges or anti-corruption agencies like the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission to independently investigate any claim of impropriety.”
The spokesman said baseless allegations and media sensationalism will not distract the 10th House from its constitutional mandate “to ensure accountability, good governance, and the welfare of Nigerians.”
“We call on all stakeholders, particularly the media, to approach their responsibilities with integrity, professionalism, and a commitment to nation-building. Together, we can strengthen our democracy and promote a more accountable and transparent governance system,” he said.
