By ERICJAMES OCHIGBO

The House of Representatives Committee on Federal Character has summoned the Chairman, Federal Civil Service Commission (FCSC), Prof. Tunji Olaopa, over alleged lopsided appointment of federal civil servants by the commission.

Chairman of the committee, Rep. Idris Wase (APC-Plateau), in a statement on Thursday, said that the summoning of Olaopa had become necessary, following his failure to honour earlier invitations, to the displeasure of the panel.

Wase warned the FCSC chairman to appear in person unfailingly on July 30 or risk the wrath of the constitutional powers of the committee.

“The committee is not happy that the FCSC chairman had repeatedly ignored the panel’s invitations.

“Failure on the part of the commission to honour the last invitation by the committee would be meted with grave consequences,” he said.

According to the lawmaker, Section 14(3) and (4) of the 1999 Constitution (as amended) provides for federal character principles in the recruitment of Federal Government workers. (NAN)