Rédaction Africa Links 24 with Ibrahim Ramalan
Published on 2024-02-28 16:46:10
The Senate recently approved the disengagement of Babatunde Irukera as the Chief Executive/Vice-Chairman of the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC). This decision came after President Bola Tinubu requested the Senate’s approval for Irukera’s disengagement in a letter dated January 30. The Senate Leader, Opeyemi Bamidele, moved the motion for the consideration of the President’s request.
During the deliberations, Sen. Seriake Dickson (PDP-Bayelsa) emphasized the importance of fully understanding any allegations of misconduct before making a decision. On the other hand, Sen. Osita Ngwu (PDP-Enugu) noted that while the FCCPC Act of 2018 includes a section on misconduct, President Tinubu’s request for Irukera’s removal was not based on misconduct, but rather on his perceived inability to effectively perform his duties.
President of the senate, Godswill Akpabio, reiterated the President’s authority in hiring and firing individuals within his administration. He stressed that if an individual is not meeting expectations in their role, the President has the right to remove them. Akpabio urged the Senate to approve the President’s request, citing the clear provision in the law that allows for the removal of individuals who are not efficiently performing their duties.
Akpabio further emphasized that the Senate’s role is to approve the President’s request and not to investigate the reasons behind it. He highlighted that the law clearly states that individuals can be removed due to their inability to effectively carry out their responsibilities.
Overall, the decision to disengage Babatunde Irukera from his role at the FCCPC was based on his perceived inability to perform his duties effectively, rather than any allegations of misconduct. The Senate’s approval of President Tinubu’s request reaffirmed the President’s authority in making such decisions within his administration. As the law dictates, individuals who are not meeting expectations in their roles can be removed to ensure effective governance and service delivery.
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