Fedpoffa: Management Reacts To Hon. Makinde’s Allegations Over Replacement At Governing Council Level
Fedpoffa: Management Reacts To Hon. Makinde’s Allegations Over Replacement At Governing Council Level
Management of the Federal Polytechnic Offa has reacted to the allegations of the former council member, Hon. Rotimi Makinde over his replacement as member of the 7th Governing Council of the Polytechnic.
The Polytechnic in a release signed by the Head of Public Relations, Mrs Esther Folake Oyinloye reads in full
“The attention of the Management of the Federal Polytechnic, Offa has been drawn to a recent news report containing claims by Hon. Rotimi Makinde regarding his replacement as a member of the institution’s Governing Council. The assertions made in the said report misrepresent the facts surrounding his appointment and the administrative processes that led to his substitution.
“In order to provide clarity and uphold the integrity of the Polytechnic, the following facts are hereby presented to correct the inaccuracies:
“Firstly, the claim that Hon. Makinde’s replacement was a result of internal politics or an “ego clash” between the Council and Management is entirely baseless and misleading. The decision to substitute him was purely administrative, guided by standard procedures and necessitated by his own procedural lapses. There is no evidence of political or personal motivations behind the decision, as the institution operates on the principles of transparency, accountability, and due process.
“By way of background, Hon. Makinde was appointed as a member of the Governing Council in June 2024, alongside other members, as duly announced by the Federal Ministry of Education on its official platforms.
“However, records clearly show that he did not attend the inauguration ceremony for newly appointed Council members held in July 2024. This ceremony was not a mere formality; it marked the official commencement of duties and was critical to the proper integration of members into the Council’s operations.
“More importantly, Hon. Makinde failed to complete the required documentation for formalizing his appointment — including the collection of his appointment letter. These steps were mandatory and uniformly applied to all appointees, as they confirmed acceptance of the appointment and compliance with all necessary administrative protocols.
“Despite ample time and opportunity, Hon. Makinde did not fulfill these obligations for over a year following his appointment. At no time did the Polytechnic receive any formal communication from him regarding his inability or intention to regularize his appointment. His prolonged inaction left the Federal Ministry of Education and Honourable Rotimi Makinde with no choice but to reasonably assume that he had opted not to proceed with the role.
“Accordingly, the decision to substitute Hon. Makinde, on the grounds of his non-documentation with the Federal Ministry of Education, was taken by the President and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, His Excellency President Bola Ahmed Tinubu — who reserves the exclusive prerogative rights to appoint or replace members of Governing Councils. It is also worth noting that similar substitutions were made across other federal tertiary institutions(universities, Polytechnics and Colleges of Education)where appointees failed to collect their appointment letters or fulfill required protocols.
“While addressing these procedural issues, the Polytechnic acknowledges Hon. Makinde’s contributions during his limited engagement with the Governing Council and the Management of the Federal Polytechnic Offa, kwara state
“In conclusion, the narrative put forward in the news report most especially social media is inconsistent with the true circumstances that led to the substitution. The Federal Polytechnic, Offa remains committed to upholding due process, preserving institutional integrity, and advancing its mission of academic excellence.”
