{
  "id": 5861731,
  "title": "Reps dissolve ad-hoc committees",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/05/reps-dissolve-ad-hoc-committees",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-05T23:44:25.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch Nigeria",
    "slug": "punch-nigeria",
    "url": "https://punchng.com/reps-dissolve-ad-hoc-committees/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "On Saturday, the House of Representatives announced the immediate dissolution of all ad hoc committees, effective Friday, 28th August 2026. The directive, issued by Clerk of the House Sidi Ibrahim, is in response to earlier calls for committees to complete their assignments and submit reports within the stipulated timeframe. Only two committees had requested and received a two-week extension, which has since expired.\n\nThe House emphasizes that ad hoc committees are temporary bodies established for specific and time-bound mandates, not intended to persist indefinitely beyond their purpose and allotted time. According to Order Eighteen, Rule 11, Paragraph 5 of the House Standing Orders, committees are required to submit their reports within the allotted period.\n\nWith the extension period now expired, the House has determined that the continued existence of ad hoc committees is no longer tenable. All affected committee chairmen are directed to submit all outstanding reports, working documents, records, and other materials related to their assignments to the Office of the Clerk for safekeeping.",
  "summary": "The Nigerian House of Representatives has dissolved all its ad-hoc committees with immediate effect, directing members to cease all related activities. Read More: https://punchng.com/reps-dissolve-ad-hoc-committees/",
  "key_points": [
    "House dissolves all ad hoc committees effective Friday, 28th August 2026.",
    "Only two committees requested two-week extension, which expired.",
    "Committees must submit reports within allotted period per Order Eighteen."
  ],
  "editors_take": "The dissolution of ad hoc committees means their chairmen must now submit reports and documents to the Office of the Clerk, ending their temporary mandates.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Punch",
        "title": "Reps dissolve ad-hoc committees",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/05/reps-dissolve-ad-hoc-committees-5861789",
        "published": "2026-09-05T23:44:25.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}