By Kassim Omomia
The House of Representatives on Thursday was rowdy, and members divided over the harmonization report on the Petroleum Industry Bill (PIB) in which the 3% proposed and earlier passed by the Senate was upheld and adopted.

Recall that the House of Representatives had canvassed and passed 5% when it amended section 240(2) of the 318-clause document of the original draft PIB.

But in today’s plenary, the lawmakers in the House of Representatives, especially those from the southern part opposed the 3% passed by the senate against the 5% y canvassed by the House.

Deputy majority leader, Peter Akpatason, among other lawmakers raised alarm opposing the 3% the harmonization committee between the House and the Senate finally arrived at for the host Communities funds regarding the PIB.

Nigeria is a terribly divided country – Adesina

The rowdy session began at about 12noon before Speaker Femi Gbajabiamila and other principal officers were ushered into the chamber for Thursday plenary.

While the rowdiness continues, the Speaker, his deputy and the majority leader were seen having a chat before they called for a closed to session.

Recall that last two weeks, the House had agreed on 5% while the Senate arrived at 3% against the 10% demanded by the host communities.