Kpebu cites how an MP’s verbal assault on a constituent contributed to chaos at ministerial vetting

Private legal practitioner Martin Kpebu has shed light on some behind the scenes incidents that contributed to the chaos that was witnessed during the Appointments Committee session on January 30.

He revealed that the confusion at the venue led to an altercation between an MP and a constituent. Speaking about the overcrowding and struggle to enter the room, Kpebu recounted how the MP lost his temper.

“It was so bad that an MP, out of frustration, called someone’s spouse a fool. The MP was trying to exit, but people were pushing to enter, and in the heat of the moment, the MP just said, ‘Look at this fool,’” he disclosed.

Kpebu, however, chose not to name the MP involved, saying, “I want us to focus on the lessons rather than just mentioning names.”

He attributed the chaos to poor planning and lack of proper communication regarding the vetting schedule.

“The vetting committee had agreed to vet only four or six nominees, but the nominees were not properly informed of the changes. That led to the confusion,” he explained.

The incident has raised fresh concerns about the conduct of parliamentary proceedings and the need for better crowd control measures during vetting sessions.

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