LEDAP condemns the removal of Dr. Solomon Arase from office of the Chairman of Police Service Commissionby the Presidentas the removal process did not follow due process and requirements of the Police Service Commission (Establishment) Act 2001. Under the Act, the chairman can only be removed with the vote of the Senate, which was not the case here.
LEDAP demands for his immediate reinstatement and calls on the Federal Government to consistently follow due process in carrying out governance activity.
Section 5 (1) of the Police Service Commission (PSC) Act 2001, provides that, “Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 4 of this Act, the Chairman and any other member, may at any time be removed from office by the President acting on an address supported by a two-thirds majority of the Senate praying that he be removed for inability to discharge the functions of the Office (whether arising from infirmity of mind or body or any other cause of misconduct).”
Recall that, President Tinubu in a statement on June 10th, 2024 also announced to the public the immediate appointment of Mr. Hashimu Arugungu as the new chairman of the PSC, thereby bringing to an abrupt the tenure of Arase.
Signed:
Nora Asobara
Program Officer