Confusion as NDDC acting MD, Pondei, ‘Slumps’ before interrogating committee

Mr. Daniel Pondei, acting MD of NDDC being resuscitate. Credit: Twitter

Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, acting Managing Director, Mr. Daniel Pondei, who is undergoing interrogation in the House of Representatives committee on NDDC Monday, reportedly fainted.

The House of Representatives committee who are in the 4th day of public hearing on the allegations of financial misappropriation at the MDA.

According to a report by Channels Television, "Pondei had been grilled for over an hour when he slowly slumped over his desk, appearing to have fainted".

The report added that people present at the hearing had to rush to him, propping him up and tried to stabilise him, while the committee proceedings were halted.

More details will follow:

The #NDDC Drama continues.

The acting MD of #NDDC forming sick to escape N81 billion corruption probe in the House of Representatives public hearing today. #NDDCProbe #NDDC pic.twitter.com/6IfA7sWTJX

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