Nathaniel Zacchaeus, Abuja
Three officials of the National Assembly branch of the Parliamentary Staff Association of Nigeria (PASAN) were quizzed for hours on Wednesday by operatives of the Force Criminal Investigation Department (FCID).

They were accused of allegedly being involved in the misappropriation of about N500m fund of the association.

They received their letters of invitation from the FCID through the office of the Permanent Secretary, Human Resources and Staff Development of the National Assembly.

The letters were separately addressed to the Chairman PASAN, National Assembly Chapter, Sunday Sabiyi; the Financial Secretary, Stacy Nwodo and the Treasurer, Samtiya Daniel, inviting them to appear at the Police Department on Wednesday, March 29, 2023.

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They were invited based on a petition jointly written against them by nine suspended officers of PASAN, who accused the executive of a financial misappropriation totaling about N500m.

The Assistant Public Relations Officer of PASAN in the National Assembly, Mr Amos Enobong, confirmed the development in a message titled, “Police invitation to PASAN executive, National Assembly chapter,” and sent it to PASAN members yesterday.

The message read, “Respected members. Fraternity greetings from the Parliamentary Staff Association of Nigeria (PASAN).

“The Union wishes to bring to your notice that it receives letters from the FCID, Abuja via the Permanent Secretary, Human Resources and Staff Development, National Assembly and separately addressed to the Chairman PASAN, National Assembly Chapter, Comrade Sunday Sabiyi.

“Others are the Financial Secretary of PASAN, National Assembly chapter, Stacy Nwodo, and the Treasurer, PASAN National Assembly Chapter, Comrade Samtiya Daniel, inviting them to appear at the Police Department on Wednesday, March 29, 2023.   

“This is a result of a petition filed by a group of nine suspended PASAN former EXCO (G9) members over what they termed, ‘Financial Misappropriation’ by Current EXCO of PASAN, to the Force CID, Abuja.                        

“Consequently and promptly, on Wednesday, March 29, 2023, in the morning, the above-named comrades appeared at the police station, Area 10, Abuja.                     

“After interrogations and other processes were carried out, the union executives were granted administrative bail, on self-recognition, and to report back on Tuesday, April 4, 2023, for further questioning.                    

“The union hereby assures her members that there is no cause for alarm as the situation is being handled by those concerned.

“You are to remain calm until further notice from the union. The union is not deterred but poised to defend itself to ensure accountability and discipline within its ranks. Thank you.  Assist. PRO, NASS Chapter”

The PASAN Chairman, Sunday Sabiyi, could not be reached on phone to give further clarifications.