The Centre for Legislative Accountability and Democratic Integrity (CLADI) has formally requested the Department of State Services (DSS) to investigate allegations of financial inducements linked to the House of Representatives' minority leadership contest. The petition, which cites claims of $50,000 payments to lawmakers, raises significant concerns about the integrity of the endorsement process and the potential erosion of public trust in the National Assembly. CLADI argues that the legislature's reputation must be safeguarded through a thorough investigation, as any suggestion of financial inducement undermines democratic principles. The organization has urged the DSS to scrutinize financial records, communication exchanges, and other relevant evidence to ascertain whether monetary influence played a role in securing endorsements. The request for an investigation comes after the resignation of former Minority Leader Kingsley Chinda and the rise of Ikenga Ugochinyere as a favored candidate among opposition lawmakers. CLADI warns that failing to address these allegations could damage confidence in democratic institutions.