By Aaior K. Comfort

The Federal Character Commission (FCC) has clarified that former Senate President Adolphus Wabara was denied a job placement request because it fell outside the agency’s mandate. This response came after Wabara accused the FCC of rejecting job placements for individuals in his constituency, allegedly due to his refusal to pay a bribe.

Wabara claimed that his efforts to secure jobs for his constituents were thwarted, alleging that he was told no placements would be made because he “did not drop any money.”

In a statement, FCC’s Director of Public Affairs and Communication, Dr. Chuks Okoli, refuted these claims, stating that Wabara was informed during a meeting in March 2023 with FCC Executive Chairman, Dr. Muheeba Dankaka, that the commission does not function as a recruitment agency. Instead, the FCC’s role is to monitor recruitment processes across Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) to ensure fairness and equity.

The commission also challenged Wabara to provide evidence of his bribery claims and urged the public to disregard the allegations, reaffirming its commitment to the principles of Federal Character in staff recruitment.