Parliamentary Sitting: Back-and-Forth Over Audit Report
The last parliamentary sitting began with Mr Speaker declaring the sitting open and apologizing for the delay. The sitting, which was scheduled for 10:00 a.m., started at 12:34 p.m. with the recitation of the Lord’s Prayer and the National Anthem led by Napasite Adetunji. Roll call was conducted, after which the minutes of the previous sitting were read by the Clerk,Hon. Kolawole Esther.
Some corrections were made to the minutes. Honourable Stephen corrected the use of “suspension” to “impeachment,” while Honourable Rachael also made a correction, which was seconded by Honourable Stephen. Honourable Bolaji then moved for the adoption of the minutes, which was seconded by Honourable Mobolanle and endorsed by the outgoing Speaker.
Reports
The PRO presented his report, which amounted to ₦65,000. He also stated that the house owed him ₦15,000. Honourable Racheal pointed out some errors in the report and questioned why an unpaid amount appeared on the expenses sheet. The PRO could not provide an immediate answer, while the President responded on his behalf.
The Welfare Officer also presented her report, which amounted to ₦594,150.
Audit Report
The presentation of the Audit Report led to a lengthy discussion in the house. Honourable Stephen questioned why the President was presenting the Audit Report when he was not a member of the Audit Committee. Honourable Rachael supported the concern.
The President explained that the members of the Audit Committee were not available and that his attempts to reach them had not received a response.
There were different suggestions on who should read the report. Honourable Rachael suggested that a gallarian should be allowed to read it, while the Electoral Chairman Napasite Taiwo stated that the report should either be read by the President or Deputy Speaker. He also suggested that the Speaker should address the report before the house deliberated on it.
Napasite Segun raised constitutional concerns about the Audit Committee and suggested that a committee be formed from the gallerians to look into the matter. He also stated that anyone found responsible should face the appropriate consequences.
After further discussion, a five minute recess was observed. On resumption, Napasite Segun raised several questions concerning the Audit Committee and asked whether the executives had been interviewed by the committee.
The house eventually agreed that the Part 4 Class Representative, Napasite Segun Keshinro, should read the Audit Report. While reading the report, Napasite segun pointed out provisions of the Constitution concerning the Audit Committee and questioned whether the committee had been abandoned.
He further stated that the Constitution required the Audit Report to be presented at Congress rather than at a sitting. He also mentioned that a lecturer should serve as the external supervisor according to the constitution.
The Electoral Chairman Napasite Taiwo supported Napasite Segun’s position and suggested that the report should not be read at the sitting. Mr Speaker stated that the Constitution could be suspended and asked whether Napasite Segun and Taiwo were against the report being read. They responded, “No, but the Constitution is against it.”
The Financial Secretary suggested that the Audit Committee Report should be scrapped, stating, “If we want to follow the Constitution, we should do it right.” She added that although there was no report from the previous administration, the rules should still be followed.
Honourable Stephen suggested that the report should continue to be read and accepted, while Honourable Rachael supported the suggestion that the report be scrapped if the constitutional procedure had not been followed.
The President stated that for the last two sessions, there had been no Audit Committee or Audit Report. He also said he met a deficit in the association’s account but was leaving the association with a surplus.
Association Renewal and Responsibilities
Honourable Rachael questioned why the association had not been renewed, since the annual renewal fee was ₦5,000. The President said he had made efforts but that the renewal of the association lies in the Office of the General Secretary.
The General Secretary explained that her phone and laptop had been damaged when she wanted to carry out the renewal and gave reasons why it had not been completed.
Honourable Rachael encouraged the executives to carry out their duties properly, reminding them that they were elected and not appointed.
Questions to the Newly Elected Executives
Mr Speaker later invited the newly elected executives to come forward. This caused confusion in the house as members were unsure why they had been called.
Napasite Taiwo, the Electoral Chairman, initially questioned why the newly elected executives were being called out without prior information. A five minute recess was then observed.
After the recess,Napasite Taiwo explained that Mr Speaker had informed him that the newly elected executives were being called out to confirm whether they understood their roles and responsibilities.
The newly elected President expressed concern that the questioning appeared disrespectful after they had already been elected and screened. This led to further disagreement in the house.
Honourable Stephen clarified that the issue was not against the newly elected executives but was connected to concerns raised during the previous sitting, particularly the transitional book and knowledge of the Constitution.
Napasite Diva asked whether the house had the right to continue questioning the newly elected executives after they had already been elected and screened. She suggested that they should be inaugurated and monitored, and that appropriate action could be taken if they later violated the rules.
The former EIC Napasite Tofunmi also questioned why the decision of the Electoral Commitee was being challenged and suggested that the newly elected executives should be inaugurated.
To settle the matter, Napasite Taiwo asked the newly elected executives and Honourables questions about their constitutional duties. The newly elected Welfare Officer, Librarian, General Secretary, Speaker and President responded to questions concerning their respective responsibilities. They were then asked to return to their seats.
Impeachment of the General Secretary and Director of Socials
Napasite Segun later asked for the verdict on the Audit Report. Mr Speaker stated that the Financial Secretary had said the report was not correctly reported and that she was not aware that there was an Audit Committee.
The issue of the impeachment of the General Secretary was then raised. The General Secretary stated that she only became aware of her impeachment today and asked the grounds for the decision. She also referred to the Constitution and questioned why an investigation had not been conducted before the impeachment.
Napasite Segun supported her concerns and asked why the executives were impeached without an investigation and whether the Chief Justice had approved the process.
Mr Speaker responded that the Clerk would write to the General Secretary explaining the reason for her impeachment. The General Secretary argued that the reason should have been communicated to her before the impeachment.
Napasite Segun also questioned why the General Secretary and Director of Socials were impeached while the Welfare Officer was not.
Justice Joel raised a constitutional matter and explained the relevant provisions to the house. He stated that he was not informed about the matter and urged Mr Speaker to revisit the impeachment.He suggested that since the administration was coming to an end, the newly elected Speaker should improve the system by enforcing stricter rules and following the Constitution.
He also stated that the Constitution should be followed and that the accused should be given an opportunity to defend themselves. If found guilty, they should face the appropriate penalty.
Napasite Segun further questioned whether the allegations against the General Secretary and Director of Socials were written or verbal. Mr Speaker responded that they were verbal. Napasite Segun argued that this was against the constitutional procedure.
The President was also called upon to speak concerning the work of the General Secretary but stated that he had nothing to say.
Justice Joel later raised another constitutional matter concerning the dissolution of the house and the inauguration of the newly elected executives and Honourables.
Mr Speaker encouraged the incoming Speaker to do better than the outgoing administration.
Dissolution and Inauguration
Mr Speaker eventually dissolved the house at 5:25 p.m. on September 16, 2026. He apologized to members and asked for forgiveness for any wrongs committed during the administration.
The inauguration of the 15th executive Council and Honourables immediately followed. The opening prayer was led by the Welfare Officer-elect, while Napasite Segun served as the MC.
The Electoral Chairman thanked the outgoing General Secretary, Speaker, Staff Adviser and Napasite Segun. He also congratulated the newly elected executives and appreciated those who participated in the electoral process.
The outgoing 14th President of NAPAS called forward the newly 15th elected executive council . The newly elected 15th President of NAPAS and Speaker took their oaths of office at 5:37 p.m. The 15th President then led the swearing-in of the executive members, while the 15th Speaker of the NAPAS house of Parliament then administered the oath to the Honourables.
The President gave a brief speech, after which the erstwhile Director of Sports led the closing prayer.
The inauguration ended at 5:43 p.m.
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