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By Aloysius Atta, Onitsha
Candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) during the 2025 governorship election in Anambra, Mr. John Chuma Nwosu, has faulted the disciplinary actions meted out to absentee civil servants by Governor Chukwuma Soludo during his recent unscheduled visit to the state secretariat complex in Awka.
Nwosu in a statement entitled: “Due process over impulse: Upholding Civil Service Discipline the Right Way,” released to newsmen in Awka yesterday, said the governor’s action raised important concerns regarding adherence to due process within the public service.
Nwosu cautioned that while discipline and accountability are critical to effective governance, they must be enforced strictly within the bounds of established civil service procedures.
He noted that absence from duty post, though a serious matter, does not in itself justify immediate suspension without a proper determination of the facts.
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He stressed that the standard civil service practice requires that affected officers be issued formal queries to enable them to explain the circumstances surrounding their absence.
According to him, such absences might arise from legitimate reasons, including official assignments, health-related challenges, or administrative lapses – all of which require careful investigation before sanctions are imposed.
The ADC candidate advocated a more measured approach, urging the state government to follow laid-down disciplinary processes by issuing queries, reviewing responses in line with regulations, and applying proportionate sanctions where necessary.
He added that effective leadership demands a balance between firmness and fairness, emphasising that respect for due process remains fundamental to transparent and sustainable governance.
