SAN FRACISCO, January 16, (THEWILL) – The House of Representatives, upon resumption for the 2019 legislative duty on Wednesday, adjourned proceedings till Thursday in honour of late Rep. Abayomi Ayeola and former President Shehu Shagari.
THEWILL recalls that Ayeola, a serving member of the House representing Ibeju-Lekki Federal Constituency in Lagos state on the platform of the All Progressive Congress (APC) died during the legislative break.
Similarly, Shagari who was one time member of the House died on Dec. 31, 2018 during the break.
The Speaker, Yakubu Dogara after reading official communications from families of the deceased at plenary called for prayers for the repose of their souls.
Hon. Pally Iriase offered the Christian prayers, while Rep. Chika Adamu offered the Islamic prayers.
Dogara, later announced that Thursday’s plenary would be used for valediction in honour of Ayeola and Shagari as it is the tradition of the House to adjourn plenary for a day in the event of the death of serving member.
Dogara also said the House will pass the 2019 budget expeditiously saying the second reading will commence immediately after the valedictory service for Ayeola and Shagari.
Dogara said: “I hope copies of the budget have been circulated? If copies of the budget have been circulated, we may have to start the second reading of the budget tomorrow.
“We will set aside some time to pay tribute in form of valedictory session for our brother, Hon. Ayeola and the late president, Alhaji Shehu Shagari.”
