The Senate has called for an investigation into the recent demolitions in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) by setting up an investigative committee to examine the matter.
The committee will summon Wike to appear before it to explain reasons behind the demolitions.
Senator Ireti Kingibe of the FCT Senatorial District yesterday in Abuja, who moved the motion, expressed concern over the demolition of structures in the nation’s capital and called for an immediate stop to it.
The senate concluded to establish an investigative committee to examine carefully the demolitions and report back within a specified timeframe.
However, in a related development, the upper chamber has also summoned the managing director of Julius Berger Nigeria PLC for refusing to honour invitations to provide details about the Odukpani-Itu highway project.
According to a motion sponsored by Senator Osita Ngwu, Julius Berger has repeatedly refused to honour invitations to provide information about the project of the highway which connects Odukpani in Cross River to Itu in Akwa Ibom despite receiving public funds exceeding N18 billion.
The senate condemned Julius Berger’s refusal to comply with lawful invitations, as they described it as contempt of the National Assembly and a challenge to constitutional authority.
In order to ensure compliance, the senate has invoked its constitutional powers to issue a warrant of arrest to compel the attendance of the managing director of Julius Berger at the rescheduled investigative hearing.
