IMMEDIATE SACKING? Tinubu Receives Unexpected Message From Senate To Sack Top Government Official; See Shocking Reason
The Senate on Wednesday called on President Bola Tinubu to remove Danladi Umar from his position as chairman of the Code of Conduct Tribunal (CCT) over allegations of corruption and misconduct.
The decision was reached during plenary after Senate President Godswill Akpabio presented the motion to a vote, where a majority of the senators supported it. The resolution aligns with Section 157(1) of the Nigerian Constitution, which allows the Senate to recommend the removal of a CCT chairperson with the support of two- thirds of its members.
Senate Leader Opeyemi Bamidele, representing Ekiti Central Senatorial District, sponsored the motion. Bamidele informed the Senate that several petitions had been received, accusing Umar of corruption and misconduct. He further stated that Umar had been invited for questioning by the lawmakers but failed to appear, prompting the Senate to act.
” In view of the gravity of the allegations and the refusal of Mr. Umar to engage with the Senate, I urge this distinguished chamber to exercise its constitutional powers under Section 157(1) to recommend his removal, ” Bamidele said.
Following Bamidele’ s presentation, Senate President Akpabio called for a vote on the motion. Of the 109 senators, 84 were present and voted in favor of Umar’ s removal. After the vote count, Akpabio announced the resolution, formally urging President Tinubu to dismiss Umar from his position.
The resolution will now be transmitted to President Tinubu, who has the final say on the matter. While the president is not legally bound to follow the Senate’ s recommendation, such resolutions typically carry significant weight, particularly in matters of public interest and governance. It is also speculated that Senate leadership may have already discussed the issue with the president’ s team before presenting it on the Senate floor.
This development follows growing concerns about the integrity of public office holders in Nigeria. Umar, who has chaired the CCT since 2011, has faced multiple allegations of corruption and misconduct during his tenure, including high- profile controversies. Critics argue that his continued leadership undermines public confidence in the tribunal, which is tasked with adjudicating cases of ethical violations by public officials.
The Senate’ s resolution signals a firm stance on accountability and could set a precedent for addressing allegations of misconduct in public offices. As Nigerians await President Tinubu’ s decision, the case underscores the importance of maintaining transparency and integrity in key institutions tasked with upholding the rule of law.
