A major conflict is brewing in the House of Representatives as over 150 first-term members are rallying against the current House leadership, accusing them of marginalization and exclusion from key legislative activities.
Naija News learnt that these discontented lawmakers have formed a pressure group named “Novelty Group” to push their agenda.
Although their initial meeting was scheduled for yesterday evening in Abuja, it was postponed due to the death of Hon Olaide Adewale Akinremi, a member representing Ibadan North Federal Constituency of Oyo State under the All Progressives Congress (APC).
A source within the group revealed to LEADERSHIP that a new meeting date will be announced following the mourning period for the late lawmaker.
An influential APC member from the South/South region is reportedly spearheading the group’s activities.
Membership of the Novelty Group is rapidly expanding, encompassing representatives from eight political parties across Nigeria’s six…