It also mandated its committee on appropriation to investigate the allegation and report back in one week. This resolution followed an adopted order 43 raised by senator Samuel Anyanwu representing Imo east senatorial district and, chairman senate committee on ethics and privileges. Anyanwu said the alleged release of the fund and appropriation was illegal and unconstitutional. The decision to send the bills to the President was sequel to the adoption of a motion sponsored to that effect by the Deputy Senate President Ike Ekweremadu and co-sponsored by 49 others. He also disclosed that four other bills have been committed to the Conference Committee for further legislative action.

Source: The Guardian April 18, 2018 04:18 UTC