Tinubu Pushes for Fresh Faces: Senate to Decide on PSC and CCB Appointments

By Achimi muktar

In a move aimed at strengthening key governance institutions, President Bola Tinubu has submitted the names of seven nominees to the Senate for confirmation. The appointments span two critical bodies: the Police Service Commission (PSC) and the Code of Conduct Bureau (CCB).

The Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, unveiled the nominations during Thursday's plenary session, reading Tinubu’s formal letters that emphasized the urgency of the confirmations.

Police Service Commission Nominees

For the Police Service Commission, Tinubu proposed four candidates:

Buba Ringim: A retired Deputy Inspector General of Police, bringing decades of experience in law enforcement.

Justice Adamu Galumje: A retired Supreme Court Justice, known for his judicial acumen.

Christine Dabup and Abdulfatah Muhammed, whose appointments aim to reflect a diverse representation.

In his letter, Tinubu urged the Senate to expedite the confirmation process, referencing Section 154(1) of the 1999 Constitution (as amended). “It is my hope that the Senate will consider and confirm the nominees in the usual expeditious manner,” Tinubu wrote.

Code of Conduct Bureau Nominees

The second letter outlined three candidates for the CCB’s Governing Board:

Fatai Ibikunle

Kennedy Ikpeme

Justice Ibrahim Buba

Tinubu noted that their appointments align with constitutional provisions under Sections 154(1) and Paragraph 1(a) and (b) of Part 1 to the Third Schedule of the Constitution.

He expressed optimism that the nominees, once confirmed, would uphold the values of accountability and integrity that the CCB represents.

What’s Next?

The nominations signal Tinubu’s intent to recalibrate these institutions, which are vital for police oversight and ethical governance. The Senate now holds the responsibility of vetting the nominees and determining their suitability for these pivotal roles.

Observers are keenly watching the Senate’s response, given the significance of these appointments in shaping Nigeria’s governance landscape. Will the confirmations sail through without hitches, or will political undercurrents stir debate? The next few days in the Senate promise to be revealing.