The House of Representatives, on the other hand, is investigating some MDAs over unspent budget, the activities of the Police Pension Company, the utilisation of funds allocated to fight COVID-19, Power Sector Reform and abandoned properties across the country.
The National Assembly, by virtue of section 88 of the 1999 Constitution, is empowered "to direct or cause to be directed investigation on any matter or thing with respect to which it has power to make laws, and (b) the conduct of affairs of any person, authority, ministry or government department charged, or intended to be charged, with the duty of or responsibility for (i) executing or administering laws enacted by National Assembly, and (ii) disbursing or administering moneys appropriated or to be appropriated by the National Assembly".
The 2012 probe into how more than $10 billion was spent in the power sector without tangible result is still vivid in the minds of many Nigerians.
Since it is within the powers of the National Assembly to carry out such probes, Nigerians have to accept the fact that the legislators will continue to undertake them.
It is also imperative for the leadership of the two houses to undertake a review of past probes and investigations to avoid repeat of the exercise as well as ensure that the outcomes are fully implemented to their logical conclusion by the relevant authorities.
