Umahi rejects RMAFC appointment, says it’s for job seekers

Chief Austin Umahi has declined his appointment as the secretary of the Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC).

Umahi, who is the younger brother of Governor Dave Umahi of Ebonyi, in a statement on Thursday in Abakaliki, however appreciated those who congratulated him on the appointment.

“I am honestly humbled by this show of love but regret to inform you that I declined the appointment.

“This is because it is best for job seekers, retired civil servants or anyone who loves the job.

“I am also convinced that at my age and work experience, it is not in doubt that I know what I want in life.

“Anyone interested in the position should not hesitate to approach our indefatigable governor to do the needful. This is because to my knowledge, the position is still vacant,” Umahi said.

President Muhammadu Buhari had approved the appointment of Umahi as the Secretary of RMAFC.

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Umahi was appointed on July 6 for four years in office.

The appointment was made known via a statement issued on Wednesday by the Director of Information, Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Willie Bassey.

Umahi won the All Progressives Congress (APC) primary for Ebonyi South Senatorial District held on May 28, 2022.

He relinquished his senatorial candidacy to the governor who failed to clinch the party’s presidential ticket.

The party has however fixed a re-run of the primary for July 31 in compliance with a Federal High Court ruling that the governor could not hold the ticket.

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