Senator Ajibola Adeyemi has called for the presence of journalists and lawyers during the House of Representatives’ investigation into alleged financial irregularities surrounding the Policy and Fiscal Incentives for the Private Sector Committee (PFIPIC).
Adeyemi made the demand amid growing controversy over the committee and calls for greater transparency in the ongoing investigation.
He argued that the proceedings should be conducted openly, with members of the public and the media given access to the process to ensure accountability and credibility.
The senator also stressed the importance of allowing lawyers to be present, saying their participation would help safeguard due process and ensure that all parties involved are accorded a fair hearing.
The development comes as the House of Representatives intensifies its scrutiny of allegations linked to PFIPIC, with stakeholders calling for a transparent investigation into the matter.
Adeyemi’s position is expected to add pressure on the lawmakers to make the proceedings more open and accessible, particularly given the public interest surrounding the allegations.
The call for media and legal representation also comes against the backdrop of wider concerns over accountability in the management of public resources and government-backed initiatives.
The House has yet to indicate whether it will grant the senator’s request for unrestricted media and legal presence during the proceedings.
