Call For Justice And Transparency In River Basin MD Appointment : A Case Of Hon. Shuaibu Bawa Jaja And Aliyu Tajudeen
By Umar Idris, Zariya
The Council of Political Parties Chairmen of Nigeria (CPPCN) extends commendation to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for his ongoing efforts in strengthening institutions through thoughtful appointments into key parastatals. These decisions are pivotal for effective governance and national development.
The Council made the commendation in a press release sighned by its Secratary General Malam Mika'il Abdullahi on Wednesday.
However, the statement stated that recent developments surrounding the appointment of the Managing Director of the River Basin Development Authority have raised serious concerns over the erosion of due process, merit, and political fairness.
Our Concern
It is on record that Hon. Shuaibu Bawa Jaja, a respected grassroots politician, former Chairman of Kudan Local Government, and one-time ALGON Chairman in Kaduna State, was the Nominee Presented by Governor Malam Uba Sani for the MD Position at the River Basin Development Authority and approved by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu . Hon. Jaja’s nomination was a product of his unwavering commitment, political acumen, and proven ability to deliver results especially during the 2023 elections.
Shockingly, the appointment was awarded to Aliyu Tajudeen, the biological brother of the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Tajudeen Abbas. This substitution, which occurred without explanation, reeks of high-level favoritism and an outright disregard for competence and established party processes.
Key Issues at Stake
1. Merit vs. Nepotism: Political appointments should reward performance, sacrifice, and capacity not personal or familial affiliations.
2. Undermining of Democratic Institutions: The disregard for Governor Uba Sani’s nominee undermines his office, demoralizes loyal party stakeholders, and sends a troubling signal about the value of political loyalty and competence in this administration.
Our Position and Recommendations
In the spirit of justice and fairness, we urge:
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to re-examine the decision and ensured that due process and merit were not sacrificed at the altar of favoritism.
Governor Uba Sani stands resolutely behind his recommendation and advocate for the rights of committed political actors like Hon. Jaja.
A transparent probe into the appointment process to uncover how and why the substitution occurred without broader consultation.
We also urge Rt. Hon. Tajudeen Abbas to resist the temptation of turning national appointments into family privileges. The integrity of public service must be preserved through fairness and transparency.
The council remains committed to protecting democratic values, rewarding hard work, and ensuring that future appointments reflect the collective interest not individual advantage
0 Comments