Reps make U-turn, reconvene for plenary Wednesday

The reversal comes barely hours after the House resolved to halt sittings until local contractors owed by the Federal Government were paid.

The lawmakers had on Tuesday, during an executive session, expressed displeasure over the poor implementation of the capital components of the 2024 and 2025 budgets. They also issued a one-week ultimatum to the Minister of Finance, Wale Edun; the Minister of Budget and National Planning, Atiku Bagudu; and the Accountant-General of the Federation, Shamsedeen Ogunjimi, to settle outstanding debts owed to contractors.

In a statement signed by the House Spokesman, Akin Rotimi, the lower chamber cited “positive developments arising from engagements and interventions across various levels of government” as the reason for reversing its earlier decision.

The statement read, “The House of Representatives will reconvene for plenary on Wednesday, November 5, 2025, contrary to the earlier resolution to adjourn sittings until Tuesday next week. This decision follows positive developments arising from engagements and interventions across various levels of government concerning issues that informed the earlier adjournment, particularly matters relating to contractors’ agitations and the non-release of funds under the 2024/2025 budget.”

According to the communication conveyed by the Clerk of the House, Dr Yahaya Danzaria, members have been notified to attend the Wednesday session, where the leadership will brief them on progress made in resolving the issues and other national matters.

The House is also expected to formally rescind its earlier adjournment resolution to allow plenary proceedings to continue.

“The leadership urges all honourable members to make the necessary arrangements to be in attendance,” the statement added.

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