The Nigerian Senate, on Wednesday, exercised its constitutional authority under Section 157(1) of the 1999 Constitution (as amended) to approve the removal of Danladi Umar, Chairman of the Code of Conduct Tribunal (CCT).
The decision followed the adoption of a motion sponsored by Senate Leader, Sen. Opeyemi Bamidele (APC-Ekiti), during plenary.
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Bamidele stated that the CCT, tasked with upholding high moral standards and accountability in government, demands a leadership of unquestionable integrity.
He asserted that Umar’s conduct had fallen short of these expectations, citing numerous allegations of corruption, misconduct, absenteeism, and inappropriate behavior.
These allegations, presented through the Senate Committee on Ethics, Code of Conduct, and Public Petitions, included a public altercation with a security guard in Abuja and ongoing investigations by the EFCC, ICPC, and DSS.
“Such acts of negligence and gross misconduct are unbecoming of the chairman of a reputable tribunal like the CCT,” Bamidele stated. He added that Umar’s refusal to attend multiple investigative hearings raised further concerns.
Deputy Senate President, Sen. Barau Jibrin (APC-Kano), confirmed that 84 senators endorsed the decision to remove Umar.
Chief Whip, Sen. Mohammed Monguno (APC-Borno), emphasized that the Senate met all constitutional requirements for this action.
Senate President Godswill Akpabio remarked that Umar had ample opportunity to defend himself but failed to do so. He described Umar’s conduct, including a physical altercation at a plaza, as “unbecoming of a public servant.”
Akpabio directed the Clerk of the Senate, Mr. Ben Akabueze, to communicate the resolution to President Bola Tinubu for implementation.
This development paves the way for Abdullahi Usman Bello, whose appointment was confirmed in July, to assume office as the new CCT Chairman.
The Senate emphasized that this action aligns with its commitment to upholding the rule of law and strengthening governance in Nigeria.
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