The parliamentary sitting scheduled for 12:00pm commenced at 1:11pm after members awaited the arrival of the other Napasite. Upon resumption, the session opened with a prayer by one of the honorables, followed by the school anthem. The Speaker, Rt. Hon. Adegbuyi Ayokanmi, apologized for the delay. Roll call was conducted from the gallerians to the honourables, and a quorum was initially declared. Chief Justice Joel Salako immediately raised a constitutional concern, citing Section 57 of the constitution. He pointed out that the number of executives present did not meet the required two-thirds and urged the House to uphold constitutional provisions.
President Adedeji Shefiu was called upon to account for his cabinet. He explained that the financial secretary had been sent on an assignment concerning departmental accounts, while other absences were due to what he described as flimsy excuses. The Part 2 Class Representative was asked who scheduled a tutorial that clashed with the sitting. She stated that it was fixed by the vice president. The president clarified that he was not informed about the arrangement. Chief Justice Salako questioned why a tutorial would be scheduled during a parliamentary sitting, particularly when matters concerning freshmen were to be discussed. The Assistant General Secretary responded that academics remain the first priority.
The Vice President later arrived and explained that she had other engagements earlier and that the tutorial was impromptu. She admitted that she did not inform the President beforehand and apologized. Chief Justice Salako stated that such lapses should not happen again and emphasized the need to consult superiors and the House in future decisions. The Editor-in-Chief proposed that absent executives, including the Vice President, be fined. Constitutional provisions on dress code were also referenced under Section 8. The General Secretary and the Welfare Director were fined ₦1,000 each and instructed to write letters of apology. The Vice President was directed to submit a written apology to the House. The Clerk then read the resolutions of the previous sitting. Chief Justice Salako raised the issue of probation and noted that a fine had not yet been paid by Hon Happiness from the Part 4 constituency, suggesting that suspension should apply. The Speaker stated that the House would revisit the matter. The Director of Social corrected certain figures previously read by the Clerk regarding his budget. At 1:57pm, the President moved the motion for the adoption of the previous minutes, which was seconded by Chief Justice Salako and endorsed by the Speaker.
During the inauguration of an Hon. Jacobs Adesoola Michael from the Part 2 (DE) constituency, the Speaker questioned his mode of dressing. The honourable explained that he had stayed overnight preparing for an examination earlier that morning and apologized. The Deputy Speaker maintained that this was not an excuse and suggested that he write letters of apology to his class, the House, and Napasites. Chief Justice Salako added that, as it was his first sitting, he should have presented himself appropriately. The honourable apologized publicly and was subsequently inducted by the Speaker. The executive arm was also reminded of its responsibility to maintain proper standards.
The General Secretary was called upon to explain her late arrival. She attributed it to fatigue and apologized. Chief Justice Salako observed that notice of the sitting had been given four days earlier and noted concerns about her dressing. The house fined her ₦1,500, and she was told to write an apology. She questioned the grounds for the fine, prompting Chief Justice Salako to reference Section 50 on proper mode of address. The Speaker briefly stepped out, and the Deputy Speaker presided over the continued debate. The PRO suggested that the fine be reconsidered since she was present. The General Secretary pleaded for a reduction, while Hon. Esther stated that ₦500 was added due to perceived lack of remorse. Napasite Muyiwa questioned how long apologies would be tolerated and argued that administrative discipline should prevail. After deliberation, the House maintained its earlier decision.
On the AIPAS Committee, the president disclosed that only three members of the committee are present at the sitting out of seven. Napasite Muyiwa asked about the prerequisites used in selecting members and their level of departmental engagement. The President explained that appointments were based on academic level and past achievements. The Deputy Speaker raised concerns about vacant positions in the committee, to which the president replied media, publicity, and logistics, and asked whether those selected were committed to achieving set goals. Chief Justice Salako suggested that another sitting could be held after examinations and that the President should present a complete committee by then. Members present from the committee were Fakowajo Precious (Secretary), Matesun Temitope (Protocol Officer), and Bamigbade Mariam (Vice Chairperson).
The Director of Social was then invited to report on the Freshers’ Party. The Speaker questioned when he received notification of the sitting and why he presented his report on a single sheet of paper instead of providing printed copies. Section 11(4), which empowers the House to summon any executive on substantial matters, was referenced, and he was advised to present formal documentation in the future. Chief Justice Salako remarked that some honourables appeared present physically but were not contributing to deliberations, a statement the Speaker described as unfair before it was addressed as a constitutional matter.
Financial concerns were discussed under Section 63, Schedule 2, regarding payments and purchases. The Director of Social confirmed that he sold four tables amounting to ₦120,000 and nine regular tickets totaling ₦18,000. Questions were raised about expenditures and whether appropriate permissions were obtained. He stated that he informed the President before making certain purchases. Clarifications were requested on items bought with proceeds from table sales, especially since those items were not included in the welfare budget. Chief Justice Salako advised that the matter be adjusted and reviewed further, and the Speaker approved this approach.
The House also addressed the controversy surrounding the Freshers’ Beauty Pageant. The Speaker asked who selected the judges and why the House and President were not informed beforehand. Napasite Muyiwa referred to reactions within the Great Ife group, noting that the President had been publicly criticized. Hon. Toheeb commended the President for not responding publicly to avoid escalation. The Director of Social acknowledged that an error occurred and stated that he will contact the initially announced winner to rectify the situation. He assured the House that a broadcast would be made on Monday to announce the rightful winner. The President remarked that corrective action should have been taken earlier.
The Speaker directed that letters of apology be sent to the Great Ife community, Napasites, the Great Ife group, and the Part 1 class. He stated that failure to comply with summons could have implications for the Director’s position, which the Director interpreted as a threat. Hon. Toheeb stated that both official communication and the rightful prize should be given to the actual winner without delay. A pageantry trainer present noted that similar situations had occurred previously on campus and were resolved by recalling and recognizing the correct winner. Chief Justice Salako concluded that all results should be reviewed thoroughly and the rightful winner accorded proper recognition. It was resolved that the Director of Social would submit a formal letter, to be reviewed by the Speaker and President, and that appropriate corrections would follow. Some Napasites also expressed displeasure over how the Treasurer was addressed during discussions.
Under AOB, Hon. Toheeb stated that future Freshers’ packages should reflect improvement compared to previous tenures. Concerns were raised that Congress should have been convened earlier, and the President apologized, stating that multiple issues had required attention. The matter of Hon. Happiness not fulfilling her responsibilities was raised, with the Speaker suggesting that stronger disciplinary measures would be applied. The motion for adjournment was moved by the President and seconded by Hon. Toheeb. In his closing remarks, the Speaker urged members to remove emotions from parliamentary proceedings and emphasized unity beyond the chamber. He encouraged the President to address executive dress standards and reminded members that receipts for fines should be submitted to the House or Napas parlor for record purposes. The sitting concluded with a closing prayer by the Speaker. This report is presented to keep Napasites informed of the proceedings, decisions taken, and ongoing efforts to strengthen accountability, communication, and constitutional compliance within the department.
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