***The Senate has constituted an adhoc committee to investigate the allegation
***Said he wants to lead a responsive and responsible National Assembly
By Jennifer Y Omiloli
Senate president Ahmad Lawan has reacted to the allegation of assault committed by Senator Elisha Abbo against a woman in Abuja.
The lawmaker from Adamawa state was allegedly caught on camera slapping a woman in a shop following confrontation.
The Senate president in a couple of tweets said he has constituted an adhoc committee to investigate the allegation.
Distinguished Senator @DrAhmadLawan has set up a bi-partisan committee to investigate the allegation of assault by Senator Elisha Cliff Abbo on a woman at a sex toy shop in Abuja. The committee has two weeks to submit its report.
— President Of The Senate (@SPNigeria) July 3, 2019
Following calls I received from within and outside the country, the condemnation of Nigerians and the points raised by my fellow colleagues, I have constituted an adhoc committee to investigate the allegation of assault preferred against Senator Elisha Abbo
— Ahmad Ibrahim Lawan (@DrAhmadLawan) July 3, 2019
He said he has resolved to lead a National Assembly that is responsible and responsive to the people.
The constitution of the committee is in line with my resolve to lead a National Assembly that is not only responsible but responsive to the people we represent. The committee is expected to turn in its report within two weeks.
— Ahmad Ibrahim Lawan (@DrAhmadLawan) July 3, 2019
Meanwhile, Abbo reacted to the viral video showing where he assaulted a woman in an adult shop in Abuja.
