The last time the Federal House of Representatives held a plenary session, it ended in chaos and disorderliness.
In order to prevent a repeat of that shameful day, a statement has been released, cautioning the lawmakers against violence on the floor of the House.
The statement, which was signed by Hon. Aminu Shehu Shagari, Chairman, House Ad-hoc Committee on Code of Conduct, advised the lawmakers to conduct themselves in an orderly manner.
The statement read in part: “The Adhoc Committee on Code of Conduct of the House of Representatives hereby welcomes members from their working recess.
“Members may wish to note that the committee has been saddled with the responsibility of carrying out the functions of the Standing Committee on Ethics and Privileges.
“As we resume plenary on Tuesday 28, July 2015 (today), the committee wishes to call on all members to conduct themselves in an orderly manner. The committee will no longer tolerate any unruly behaviour by any member of the House no matter how highly placed.
“Members who have grievances are advised to explore peaceful avenues of seeking redress instead of resorting to violence on the floor of the House or the precincts of the National Assembly.
“There are adequate sanctions in place to penalise any member who may want to disrupt the peace during plenary, Committee meetings or other legislative functions of the House.
“The House will deal decisively with any member who violates the rules, disrupts plenary, or is found wanting of misconduct and other sundry offences.
“Members are admonished to demonstrate high standards of ethics consistent with the important role of Lawmaking and the 8th Assembly Legislative Agenda, which places emphasis on the well-being of the Nigerian people. We should all be guided accordingly.”
They should be withdrawn back to their constituency with immediate effect. For being Un honorable