The House of Representatives descended into a rowdy session on Wednesday after lawmakers disagreed over a motion seeking to invite President Bola Tinubu to explain delays in the implementation of the 2025 budget.

The tension began during plenary when Benedict Etanabene, who represents the Okpe/Sapele/Uvwie Federal Constituency of Delta State, raised a point of privilege concerning a circular issued by the Accountant-General of the Federation, Shamseldeen Ogunjimi.

The June 29 circular directed all federal ministries, departments and agencies (MDAs) to suspend the processing of payments for constituency and zonal intervention projects unless the projects had been vetted by the Ministry of Special Duties and Intergovernmental Affairs.

Etanabene argued that the directive could further delay the implementation of the 2025 Appropriation Act and urged the House to invite President Tinubu to explain the government’s handling of the budget.

His proposal sparked heated exchanges among lawmakers, disrupting proceedings as members expressed differing views on the motion and the implementation of constituency projects under the 2025 budget.