By Paul Effiong, Abuja
House of Representatives on Tuesday, postponed plenary over the demise of a colleague, Adewunmi Oriyomi Onanuga.
The Deputy Speaker, Benjamin Kalu, who presided over a brief plenary session yesterday, announced the adjournment, which is part of legislative tradition to honour their late colleagues.
Kalu, in an emotional laden tone, also disclosed that the deceased lawmaker’s seat had been covered with white cloth, even as he urged colleagues to stand up and offer a one minute silence prayer in honour of their former colleague.
It would be recalled that the House in a recent statement signed by its spokesman, Akin Rotimi, had on January 15, announced the death of the lawmaker who until her demise, served as the deputy chief whip of the House.
The deceased represented Ikenne/Sagamu/Remo North Federal Constituency of Ogun State in the green chambers.
According to the lawmakers, the deceased was born on December 2, 1965 and served as chairperson of the House Committee on Women Affairs and Social Development in the 9th Assembly, where she championed policies to empower women and advance social welfare.
The green chamber also extended its heartfelt condolences to her family, friends, associates, the government and people of Ogun State, and especially, the entire membership of the National Assembly.
