Dismiss bill cutting down ICPC Chair’s powers, groups urge NASS
“We’re aware of the bill; however, we urge the National Assembly not to go ahead with such a bill, as no organisation can perform well if major responsibilities are taken away from the chief executive. The executive chairman must be responsible for the day-to-day activities of the organisation.
Also, the Director of Communications, Outreach and Advocacy, CMPA, Mr Ibrahim Uba-Yusuf, noted that in revisiting pending bills, the 10th Assembly should endeavour to not revisit the bill reducing the powers of the ICPC boss. “The chairman of the ICPC and other anti-corruption agencies need enough freedom to allow them to function well. Hence, we at the CMPA, urge NASS to only pass laws in favour of Nigerians,” Mr Uba-Yusufu, an anti-corruption policy advocate noted.
Sources further noted that if the amendment succeeded, any five board members could meet and make far-reaching decisions without the involvement of the ICPC chairman.
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