Reps Summon I.G. Over G7 Govs’ Meeting

The House of Representatives has summoned the Inspector-General of Police over the actions of police officers in disrupting the meeting of 7 governors and members of the National Assembly in Abuja.

In what has been described as impunity and disregard for the constitution, the lawmakers expressed dismay at the actions of the Nigerian Police in disregarding the immunity of the governors under the constitution.


In a motion supported by 61 lawmakers, and moved by Idris Kutigi, the lawmakers said police authorities have in recent times disrupted several meetings of these governors by sealing the meeting venues.

“On Sunday November 3, 2013 when the G-7 governors and members of the National Assembly were holding a meeting at the Kano State Government Lodge, Asokoro, the Divisional Police Officer, Asokoro Division stormed the lodge midway into the meeting with instruction from the villa to disperse or arrest the governors if they refuse to stop the meeting.”

The House has mandated its Committee on Police Affairs to investigate the matter and report back in 2 weeks.