The members of the House of Representatives on Tuesday agreed that three of their colleagues should be investigated for an alleged sexual misconduct they reportedly committed in the United States of America in April 2016. The three are Deputy Chairman, Committee on Petroleum Resources (Upstream), Mr. Mark Gbillah (APC, Benue); Mr. Samuel Ikon (PDP, Akwa Ibom); and Mr. Mohammed Garba-Gololo (APC, Bauchi). The session, which was presided over by the Speaker, Mr. Yakubu Dogara, passed a formal resolution directing the Committees on Ethics/Privileges, Foreign Relations to investigate the allegation.But, lawmakers were also categorical in saying that the three remained innocent until a case was established against them. As Tuesday’s session started, one of the accused, Gbillah, raised a point of “privilege,” quoting Order six (20)(22) of the House’ rules. The lawmaker stated, “I stand before you here to say categorically that no such incident occurred. I want it on record that we (three) will bear this cross fully. It is a calculated attempt to tarnish the image of the House and Nigeria. I love my wife and I have never cheated on her.”
Sex Scandal: ‘I have never cheated on my wife’- Mark Gbillah; ‘Face probe’ – House of Reps. Members
