Obinna Oriaku, former Abia commissioner for finance, says his removal from the Federal Character Commission (FCC) list is a consequence of his insistence on transparency in public service.
On Thursday, President Bola Tinubu asked the senate to
confirm Victor Ikeji as commissioner of the FCC representing Abia state.
He said the appointment of Ikeji is to replace Oriaku, who
was earlier nominated in a letter dated October 9.
Writing on his Facebook page on Friday, Oriaku said he was
surprised to see that his name had been replaced on the list transmitted to the
senate for confirmation.
He said he was neither informed nor consulted before the
substitution was made.
“For clarity, I had already undergone the full rigour of the
confirmation process, which concluded with my successful approval by the Senate
last week,” he said.
“This latest development, therefore, speaks to a deeper
reality about public service: defending democratic ethics often comes with a
cost.
“When you choose to speak the truth, uphold fairness, and
challenge entrenched interests, resistance is inevitable. Corruption never
retreats quietly; it always fights back.
“Nonetheless, I fully acknowledge that appointments are at
the discretion of the President, and it is our duty as democrats to respect and
align with his decisions.
“I am also aware that the state government or one of its
agencies submitted a petition opposing my nomination. Even so, this will not
alter my stance on issues affecting Abia.
“My interventions have always been issue-based, guided by
facts, integrity, and the collective good.”
Oriaku said the development has strengthened his resolve to
continue advocating for good governance.
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