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Aggrieved Directors of Accounts in the Grade Level 17 cadre of the Unified Area Councils Service of the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) have petitioned the FCT Civil Service Commission over alleged irregular appointments of Council Treasurers, accusing the relevant authorities of disregarding seniority, merit, Federal Character principles and established public service procedures.
In a petition dated October 9, 2026, and subsequent addenda dated October 14, the directors called for the reversal of appointments involving Abaji, Bwari, Kuje and Gwagwalada Area Councils, as well as the resolution of a disputed retirement and vacancy issue in Kwali Area Council.
The petitioners alleged that Deputy Directors on Grade Level 16 had been appointed to occupy positions they considered Directorate posts meant for substantive directors on Grade Level 17, thereby undermining the established career progression structure in the Unified Area Councils Service.
They urged the chairman of the FCT Civil Service Commission to investigate the appointments, publish the seniority list of eligible Directors of Accounts and ensure that future appointments comply with the applicable rules and merit-based procedures.
The petition stated that the latest developments include the transfer of the substantive Treasurer of Bwari, a Director on Grade Level 17 from the FCT, to Kuje Area Council, where he allegedly serves under a Deputy Director on Grade Level 16 appointed as Treasurer.
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