Lagos APC Takes Proactive Steps to Address Non-Confirmation of 17 Commissioners Nominated by Governor Sanwo-Olu.

Lagos APC Takes Proactive Steps to Address Non-Confirmation of 17 Commissioners Nominated by Governor Sanwo-Olu.

In a demonstration of proactive governance, the Lagos State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has swiftly stepped in to address the recent non-confirmation of 17 out of 39 commissioner-nominees put forward by Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu to the State House of Assembly for screening.

Amidst the backdrop of a seemingly tense relationship between the executive and legislative branches in Lagos, the state lawmakers made a collective decision on Wednesday to withhold confirmation from a number of nominees, including former Commissioner for Health, Prof Akin Abayomi, Sam Egube of the Ministry of Economic Planning and Budget, Gbenga Omotosho of Information and Strategy, and 14 others.

In response, the APC has conveyed a message of unity, clarifying that the situation is not a confrontation but rather an opportunity for internal resolution. Party officials have indicated that they are actively engaging with the assembly to better understand the reasons behind the non-confirmation. The party remains confident that any necessary actions will be taken by Governor Sanwo-Olu to address the concerns raised during the screening process.

Speaking on the issue, a prominent party member, drawing on his experience as a former federal lawmaker, emphasized the importance of thorough checks, including considerations related to security and credentials, which might have influenced the non-confirmation decisions. He assured that these matters will be dealt with in-house, echoing the spirit of cooperation among the different branches of government.

Furthermore, there is optimism that the list of nominees could be resubmitted for reconsideration in the near future. The former commissioner for rural development pointed out that this initial non-confirmation should not be perceived as disqualification, but rather as part of the democratic process where different branches of government fulfill their roles independently.

This episode underscores the separation of powers in action, highlighting how the executive respectably presented its list of nominees while allowing the state assembly the autonomy to carry out its constitutional duty. The positive outlook is that even in cases of non-confirmation, avenues for representation and reevaluation remain open, reflecting a commitment to collaborative governance and effective decision-making.