They sought a reversal of the trend, which the members alleged was done deliberately to favour particular sections of the country. The lawmakers debate a motion on the urgency to comply with the federal character principle in all recruitment by agencies. They noted that a worrisome dimension was President Muhammadu Buhari’s silence on the matter. He told the House that since the President’s style was to remain unresponsive, the heads of the MDAs took a cue from him. The Majority Leader of the House, Mr. Femi Gbajabiamila, said lopsided recruitment did not start today.

Source: Punch April 17, 2018 22:52 UTC