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Jigawa Rep Ibrahim Auyo claims members pay up to N3m to sponsor bills and petitions.
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Says lobbying all 360 lawmakers is required for acceptance of a bill.
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Defends youth empowerment record, urges unity till 2027.
A member of the House of Representatives, Ibrahim Auyo, has alleged that lawmakers are required to pay between N1 million and N3 million to present bills, motions, and petitions on the floor of the National Assembly.
Auyo, who represents Hadejia/Auyo/Kafin Hausa Federal Constituency of Jigawa State under the All Progressives Congress, made the claim at a meeting with constituents in a video that has gone viral.
According to him, “Since I was elected as a member in 2015, no individual has given me a bill to pass, either from Auyo, Hadejia, or Kafin Hausa. They are just pretending.
“And also, even the bills and petitions are paid for. You have to pay from N3 million, N2 million, or N1 million to present it.
“And after you present the bill, you must follow up by lobbying the whole 360 members of the House to accept the bill.”
The lawmaker said he was open to receiving proposals if routed through community leaders, noting that he would assess whether to personally address them or present them formally.
He also rejected claims that he had not supported unemployed youths in his constituency. “That is not true. Whoever says I didn’t help our youths is lying. Those I helped know themselves, and I can’t satisfy all.
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“Even God that creates us [did not make us equal]. Look at your five fingers; they are not the same, so you can’t satisfy all. I do distribute my things [empowerment] myself, and 80 percent out of 100 percent is for youths, I swear to almighty Allah.”
He disclosed that some young beneficiaries of empowerment items had sold them off cheaply. “You bought [an empowerment item] at N300,000; they sell it for N150,000 immediately after collecting it,” he said.
Auyo appealed for continued support till the end of his current tenure in 2027, cautioning against personal attacks on leaders. “I urge people to work collectively as a team, to submit their requests to me or even through others. In fact, it is me now, and by God’s grace, until 2027, it will still be me.”
