The Presidency has said that contrary to some reports President Muhammadu Buhari followed due process in ordering the immediate disengagement of the former Chairman of the Presidential Task Force on Pension Reforms, Mr Abdulrasheed Maina, from the civil service, Channels television reports.
In reaction to the immediate disengagement of Maina by President Buhari, some opinion leaders had said the sack violated the laws of the Civil Service.
The presidency using the official Twitter Handle, @NGRPresident said these reports are not true and that President Buhari followed due process.
1/ Reports that due process not followed in disengagement of Mr. Maina from Service are incorrect.
— Presidency Nigeria (@NGRPresident) October 24, 2017
2/ The President DIRECTED the appropriate authorities to effect the disengagement, in compliance with due process.
— Presidency Nigeria (@NGRPresident) October 24, 2017
3/ President @MBuhari will continue to ensure that due process is followed every step of the way.
— Presidency Nigeria (@NGRPresident) October 24, 2017
“Reports that due process was not followed in disengagement of Mr Abdulrasheed Maina from Service are incorrect.
“The President directed the appropriate authorities to effect the disengagement, in compliance with due process.
“President Buhari will continue to ensure that due process is followed every step of the way,” it said.
