A serious power play between the leadership of the Senate and the National Assembly Service Commission over the appointment of an acting Clerk of the National Assembly (CNA) is threatening the smooth operation of the legislative arm of government.

The commission, statutorily charged with the appointment and management of the staff of the National Assembly, irked the political leadership of the legislature by the appointment of a new CNA without the approval of the Senate President.

The development has put the commission’s Chairman, Adamu Fika, on a warpath with Senate President, Abubakar Bukola Saraki, who was said to be against the new appointment.

Muhammed Sani-Omolori has, in acting capacity, replaced the outgoing Clerk, Salisu Maikasuwa who proceeds on terminal leave on May 14, an appointment that drew the ire of the political leadership.

The ensuing intrigues have also created a crack within the commission as seven out of its 13 members have disagreed with the rest over Sani-Omolori’s appointment while members of the Senate have begun various deliberations to find a solution to the disagreement.

The political scheming that always heralds the appointment began with unusual exchange of letters between Saraki and Fika.
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While the commission insists that the appointment of Sani-Omolori as acting CNA remains valid, the Senate President and the political leadership of the Senate have continued to reject the appointment.

Last Thursday, the Senate held a closed session lasting over an hour discussing what some lawmakers called an embarrassing disrespect exhibited by Fika. ...

culled from Guardian

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comos:
The commission, statutorily charged with the appointment and management of the staff of the National Assembly, irked the political leadership of the legislature by the appointment of a new CNA without the approval of the Senate President.

who's approval did you get to become Senate President? "He" got the chance and took it, just like you did

SARAKI de GREAT

ThundrCork:


who's approval did you get to become Senate President? "He" got the chance and took it, just like you did

politics is diff from civil service





guy go school abeg

Everything associated with this Saraki guy always ends in chaos. He is so desperate to exercise authority on every slightest thing.


#shamelessfraudster

petrov10:
politics is diff from civil service





guy go school abeg

If you could just at least try and look beyond your naivety, you would understand my quote. Politics is everywhere!