In a surprising turn of events, the House of Representatives has decided to reverse its earlier stance and reconvene for a plenary session on Wednesday, November 5, 2025. This decision comes after the lawmakers had initially suspended their proceedings for a week due to concerns over unpaid debts owed to local contractors by the Federal Government. The lawmakers had threatened to take strict measures against the Minister of Finance, Wale Edun, and his counterparts in the Budget and National Planning and the Accountant-General of the Federation if the debts were not settled within a week. However, a few hours after issuing the ultimatum, the House, through its spokesman, Akin Rotimi, announced that the decision to down tools had been reversed due to 'positive developments arising from engagements and interventions across various levels of government'. This development was formally conveyed to the Honourable Members by the Clerk of the House of Representatives, Dr. Yahaya Danzaria, Esq., via an internal memorandum issued on Tuesday evening. According to the communication, the early resumption will allow the leadership of the House to brief members on progress recorded in resolving these issues and other related matters of national importance. The House is expected to formally rescind its earlier adjournment resolution to enable proceedings to continue. The leadership urges all Honourable Members to make the necessary arrangements to be in attendance. This sudden change of heart by the House has sparked curiosity and debate among the public. Some may question the wisdom of such a quick reversal, while others may applaud the government's efforts to address the issue. But here's where it gets controversial... What do you think? Do you agree with the House's decision to reconvene so quickly, or do you think they should have stuck to their original resolution? Share your thoughts in the comments below!
