Former Edo State Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Dr Samson Osagie, has commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the President of the Senate, Senator Godswill Akpabio, for the appointment and subsequent reconfirmation of Hon. Henry Idahagbon as Federal Commissioner representing Edo State at the Federal Civil Service Commission (FCSC).
Osagie in a statement described the development as a clear demonstration of confidence in Idahagbon’s competence, experience and ability to contribute meaningfully to the effective functioning of the Federal Civil Service Commission.
According to him, the decision of the executive and the National Assembly reflects a careful assessment of character and performance. Recall that Idahagbon’s confirmation process initially suffered a setback during Senate committee screening following allegations of corruption raised by Senator Adams Oshiomhole, representing Edo North Senatorial District.
The allegation temporarily stalled the smooth screening of the nominee and generated widespread political reactions within and outside Edo State. However, the objection by Senator Oshiomhole reportedly faced strong backlash, particularly among Edo South political leaders and public affairs observers, who questioned both the timing and the procedure adopted in raising the allegation at the screening stage.