Hon. Farouk Lawan made a dramatic reappearance on the floor of the House of Representatives on Thursday, the first since the $3m bribery scandal involving him broke out.
The embattled lawmaker strolled into a session of the House presided over by the Speaker, Mr. Aminu Tambuwal, around 12.55pm.
He exuded confidence as if nothing had happened in the past days. newsmen observed, however, that Farouk did not bow to the mace, placed right in front of Tambuwal, which by the convention every member does.
Speaking the journalist out the chambers, Farouk said his bribery case is a trial from God and he is sure that he will emerge victorious at the end:
“First of all, I think it is important to note that I have been a member of the House of Representatives in the last 13 years, of course with several of some of my colleagues (past and present).
“We have done so much to build the House as an institution that should enjoy the respect and confidence of Nigerians and whatever the decision taken by the House, I believe it is meant to ensure the credibility of the institution.
“Because, as members, we must at all times recognise that the institution is bigger than each and every one of us.
“It is an institution that belongs to this country, it is an institution which Nigerians rely for good legislation, for oversight responsibilities, for representation and it is an institution that must continue to give hope and confidence to the Nigerian people.”
“As far as the issue relating to me is concerned, I believe ultimately I will be vindicated; I just urge Nigerians to continue to be patient," Farouk said.
