The lawmakers took the decision on Tuesday while adopting a motion of ‘personal explanation’ by the Deputy Speaker, Ahmed Wase (APC-Plateau) at plenary.
The Coalition of United Political Parties (CUPP) on Monday, alleged that it has intercepted report that the leadership of the House of Representatives was poised to forcefully pass the compulsory vaccine bill without subjecting it to the traditions of legislative proceedings.
The body in the statement by its spokesperson, Imo Ugochinyere, alleged that $10 million was offered by the American billionaire, Bill Gates, to influence the speedy passage of the bill without recourse to any public hearing adding that the Speaker, Femi Gbajabiamila, should be impeached if he forces the bill on members.
No evidence of such alleged bribe was provided by the group.
But the speaker however, defended his promotion on the Control of Infectious Diseases Bill, arguing that its content and timing were appropriate.
He also pledged that there would be a public hearing where Nigerians would be given the opportunity to contribute to the draft law.
Adopting the point of order, the house also resolved to take legal action against an online media organisation for allegedly reporting that the house collected $10 billion from Bill Gates to pass the bill.
While moving the motion, Mr. Wase said that it was reported by an online media organisation that the house collected $10 billion to pass the bill.
Mr Wase said he had not collected anything neither was he aware of any member of the house that had collected money from anyone on that account.