Kehinde Fajobi
The House of Representatives has joined the Senate in invoking constitutional provisions to demand the removal of Umar Danladi, Chairman of the Code of Conduct Tribunal (CCT), over allegations of misconduct.
Hon. Julius Ihonvbere, who moved the motion, cited paragraph 17(3), Part 1, Fifth Schedule of the Constitution, and Section 22(3) of the Code of Conduct Bureau and Tribunal Act.
He explained, “The President is mandated to act on an address supported by a two-thirds majority of the Senate and House of Representatives for the removal of the chairman for misconduct.”
The motion highlighted Danladi’s involvement in a public brawl with a security guard at Banex Plaza Shopping Complex in Abuja, which led to an invitation by the Senate Committee on Ethics, Code of Conduct, and Public Petitions.
Lawmakers noted that while Danladi initially admitted his involvement during his first appearance, he refused to attend subsequent committee sittings, hindering efforts to investigate the allegations.
“The official conduct of Umar has fallen short of the requisite standard of a public officer to conduct the affairs of such a tribunal,” the House stated.
They emphasised that a statutory institution like the CCT should exemplify integrity, probity, and accountability, standards Danladi is accused of failing to uphold.