By Akonasu Gbedozin Hon. Ibrahim Usman Auyo A member of the House of Representatives, Hon. Ibrahim Usman Auyo, representing Hadejia, Auyo...
By Akonasu Gbedozin
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| Hon. Ibrahim Usman Auyo |
A member of the House of Representatives, Hon. Ibrahim Usman Auyo, representing Hadejia, Auyo, and Kafin Hausa Federal Constituency of Jigawa State, has alleged that federal lawmakers are required to pay between ₦1 million and ₦3 million before being allowed to present motions, bills, or petitions during plenary sessions.
Auyo, popularly known as “Kamfani,” made the claim in a viral video where he spoke in Hausa while responding to criticisms from constituents. He denied suggestions that motions presented in the House were purely driven by the needs of the people, insisting instead that legislative processes in the National Assembly were financially driven.
“Since I went to the Assembly, it’s not true that anyone writes a motion based on needs for it to be presented before the House. It’s all false. And if it exists, anyone should come out to challenge me,” he said. “Even bills and petitions are paid for. You have to pay ₦3 million, ₦2 million, or ₦1 million for it to be read on the floor of the House. After you read the bill, you have to lobby over 360 lawmakers to support it.”
On youth empowerment, the lawmaker dismissed allegations of neglect, insisting that most of his constituency projects had benefited young people. “80% of the distributions go to the youths,” he said, citing motorcycles, water pumps, and cars he had shared. However, he lamented that beneficiaries often sold items valued at ₦300,000 for as low as ₦120,000.
Explaining his approach to motions and community requests, Auyo said he maintains a structured process: communities or local governments must put proposals in writing, submit them through his legislative aides, and await possible inclusion in annual appropriations if they cannot be addressed immediately.
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