Alton Chairman Says Telco CEO Summons Raises Serious Constitutional Questions
Bennett Oghifo The Chairman of the Association of Licensed Telecommunications Operators of Nigeria (ALTON), Engr. Gbenga Adebayo, has said the recent summons issued by the House of Representatives Ad Hoc
Engr. Gbenga Adebayo, Chairman of the Association of Licensed Telecommunications Operators of Nigeria (ALTON), has raised serious constitutional concerns regarding the recent summons issued by the House of Representatives Ad Hoc Committee to telecommunications company CEOs. The summons, aimed at investigating the decline in service quality across Nigeria's telecom sector, was directed at the CEOs of MTN Nigeria, Airtel Nigeria, Globacom, and Mafab Communications.
Adebayo appeared before the Committee in his capacity as ALTON Chairman, emphasizing the need to understand the industry's concerns while acknowledging the Committee's right to a legitimate legislative inquiry. However, he argues that the summons, as framed, exceeded the boundaries set by the 1999 Constitution and questions the scope of legislative investigative powers under Sections 88 and 89.
ALTON has previously sought judicial clarification on the Assembly's oversight powers over telecom operators, a case currently pending.
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