Anambra lawmaker, Maureen Chinwe Gwacham has come under fire after a viral video of her seconding a motion she has no idea about.
In the viral clip from the Nigerian House of Representatives, the APGA lawmaker, who represents the Oyi/Ayamelum Federal Constituency, stood to support the motion as moved by a colleague during a plenary session. Moments later, the speaker was heard asking, “What motion is that?”, but Nigerians were left in shock when Honorable Maureen could not tell the motion.
“You called me to second a motion,” exposing that she had no idea what she was endorsing.
The roughly 25-second video has since sparked widespread outrage online. Social media users have described the moment as a glaring example of legislative unseriousness, with many questioning how lawmakers who “represent the people” can vote on issues without basic knowledge of them.
Gwacham is one of only 17 women elected to the 10th National Assembly of 469 members comprising the Senate and House of Representatives.
