The House of Representatives has joined the Senate in initiating steps to remove the Chairman of the Code of Conduct Tribunal, Umar Danladi, over alleged misconduct.
During a plenary session on Monday, Hon. Julius Ihonvbere moved the motion citing paragraph 17(3), Part 1, Fifth Schedule of the Constitution, and section 22(3) of the Code of Conduct Bureau and Tribunal Act. These provisions empower the President to act on an address supported by two-thirds of the Senate and House of Representatives for the removal of the CCT Chairman for misconduct.
The motion stemmed from Umar’s involvement in a public altercation with a security guard at Banex Plaza Shopping Complex, Abuja. Following the incident, he was invited by the Senate Committee on Ethics, Code of Conduct, and Public Petitions to explain his actions.
The lawmakers noted that while Umar initially appeared before the committee and admitted to being involved in the brawl, he failed to attend subsequent sessions, hindering the committee’s investigation into the allegations against him.
According to the House, Umar’s conduct falls short of the high moral and ethical standards expected of a public officer entrusted with the affairs of a statutory body like the CCT.
“A statutory institution of such magnitude is expected to be an epitome of moral rectitude and virtues of integrity, probity, and accountability. The conduct of the CCT Chairman has failed to meet these standards,” the lawmakers said.
The House has now invoked constitutional provisions alongside the Senate to push for Umar’s removal from office.
