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NDDC’s MD, Pondei Free Not To Appear Again Before Panel —Gbajabiamila

The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila has revealed that the Acting Chairman of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) Kemebradikumo Pondei who slumped during an ongoing investigative hearing is free not to appear before the committee again.

Brandnewsday gathers that Gbajabiamila made this known at the resumption of the session following the adjournment due to the slumped of Mr Pondei. The Speaker noted that the committee will welcome the written response of the MD.

Slumped Pondei: Gbajabiamila Speaks

Gbajabiamila was responding to questions after the NDDC boss collapsed and rushed out for medical attention

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The speaker of the House of Rep said: “There would be no need for the MD of NDDC to appear anymore since he has submitted a written response.

“I wish Mr Pondei safe and speedy recovery and I have also sent the Medical Director of the National Assembly to follow up to ascertain the condition of the MD.

Thank you very much and I, therefore, hand over to the current chairman of the Committee, Mr. Thomas Ereyitomi to continue with the hearing”.

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