,Akpabio had on Monday, alleged that members of the National Assembly got 60 percent of contracts from the commission, while appearing before the House Committee on Niger Delta Development Commission at an investigative hearing.

The Speaker, Femi Gbajabiamila, with the leave of the House on Tuesday, had asked the minister to mention the beneficiaries of the contracts between 24 and 48 hours.

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Gbajabiamila, at the plenary, announced that Akpabio had failed to meet the ultimatum issued to him, to prove his allegation.

“The honorable minister has failed to respond to my requests,” he said.

Gbajabiamila said he had consequently instructed the Clerk to the House, Patrick Giwa, to consult the Legal Department on how to institute legal action against Akpabio for perjury and criminal defamation.