The crisis rocking the Association of Nigeria Licensed Customs Agents (ANLCA) has taken a new turn, following the appointment of Mr Francis Itua as the new Chairman of the Association Electoral Committee (ASECO).
The appointment, which was announced during the National Executive Council (NEC) meeting on Friday, has sparked fresh controversy and bickering within the association.
Recall that Itua’s appointment comes after the resignation of Chief Aloy Nze Igwe as ASECO Chairman over two months ago.
However, some members of the association have raised concerns over Itua’s eligibility for the position, alleging that he only recently renewed his directorship position in his company, SEVEN86 IMPEX & ALLIED LIMITED, on March 22, 2024.
According to documents obtained by our correspondent, Itua’s company renewed his directorship position on March 22, 2024, which means he was not a director of the company as at February 28, 2024, when his name was listed among ASECO members.
When contacted, the National Secretary of ANLCA, Mr. Olumide Fakanlu, dismissed the concerns as “rumors,” stating that Itua was appointed director of his company in April 2023 and that the documents obtained by our correspondent were merely a stamp of confirmation from the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC).
However, the controversy surrounding Itua’s appointment has sparked fresh divisions within the association, with some members calling for his removal and others supporting his appointment.