The House of Representatives has failed to swear in the new member elect, Hon. Dorothy Mato for Konshisha/Vandeikya Federal Constituency of Benue state.

Reports had it that this is the second time the House of Reps., have failed to carry out this duty.

Following the decision of The Supreme Court on June 25 to sack Hembe and Sen Sani Abubakar Danladi and ordered that Hon. Mato and Alhaji Shuaibu Isa Lau be sworn into replace them instantly, the swearing in of Hon. Mato is still pending.

While Senator Shuaibu Isa Lau had since been sworn in by the senate president, Hon. Mato’s swearing is still hanging in the House.

Mato is to replace the previous chairman of the House Committee on Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Herma Hembe.

Prior to the sack, the court had ordered the sacked legislators to refund all monies collected as salaries and allowances in the last two years.

The House Spokesman, Rep. Abdulrazaq Namdas, explained the delay in the official appointment last Thursday. He said the reason was that the member-elect could not be sworn in because she needed to complete certain documentations.

But a constituent of the lawmaker confirmed that Mato had done all the necessary documentations.

He said, “Mato, was kept in the office of the clerk to the house for hours waiting to be ushered into the chamber for swearing in, but to no avail.’’

Her constituents and supporters, who came to the gallery to witness her inauguration, left disappointed.

House of Reps., speaker, Yakubu Dogara was absent in the chambers and the house was presided over by the Deputy Speaker, Mr. Lasun Yussuff.

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reported that the member-elect was seen loitering around.

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This is crazy. Every branch of government disregarding eachother authority. Thsee guys cry when president gives tells then he doesn't need their confirmation. I see why reps won't take Osinbajo to court between the two of the branches who respects court orders.

Reports had it that this is the second time the House of Reps., have failed to carry out this duty. 

Following the decision of The Supreme Court on June 25 to sack Hembe and Sen Sani Abubakar Danladi and ordered that Hon. Mato and Alhaji Shuaibu Isa Lau be sworn into replace them instantly, the swearing in of Hon. Mato is still pending.