A Federal High Court in Abuja has fixed April 16, 2024 for definite hearing of suit filed by Right activist, Maxwell Opara challenging the appointment of Adepoju Wura-Ola as Comptroller General of the Nigeria Immigration Service by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
This is following the originating summons filed by Opara, arguing that the appointment of Wura-Ola, who retired after completing 35 years of service, is unlawful and invalid.
The case, is based on the interpretation of several legal provisions, including Section 3 of the Immigration Act 2015, Section 69 of the Immigration (Supplementary Act) 2017, and Section 8 of the Public Service Rules. Opara’s legal team contends that the combined reading of these provisions prohibits the appointment of a retired officer to the position of Comptroller General.
Amongst others, Opara is praying the court for an order directing Wura-Ola to immediately stop parading herself as the Comptroller General of the Nigeria Immigration Service or exercising any form of control in the service.
The defendants, in the suit are, the President of Nigeria, the Attorney General of the Federation, and the Nigerian Immigration Service
(Editor: Paul Akhagbemhe)
