On 18 July 2000 the Senate set up a seven-member committee chaired by Senator Idris Kuta to investigate contracts awarded in the Senate between 4 June 1999 and 17 July 2000, including the street lighting contract, who benefited and whether the rules were followed. The committee found that procedures were not complied with and indicted Senate President Chuba Okadigbo, his deputy Haruna Abubakar and other principal officers. The Senate removed Okadigbo on 8 August 2000. A later committee chaired by Senator Victor Oyofo reviewed the report, and the Senate adopted its recommendation that the criminal aspects be referred to the appropriate agencies.
What the record shows
- 18 July 2000Probe opened.
- 8 August 2000The Senate considered the committee report and removed Chuba Okadigbo as Senate President. His deputy, Haruna Abubakar, had resigned.
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