PENGASSAN adopts ICAN‑style succession model to curb fights

Wo! You hear say PENGASSAN don finally copy ICAN playbook for succession? President Festus just yan say dem wan stop the drama we dey see every election season. No more “who dey follow who” wahala, dem wan put steady ladder for leadership handover.

The new model, wey dem dub “smooth transition framework”, dey mimic the charter of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN). Basically, when one oga step down, the next person go automatically qualify based on tenure, performance score and a small vetting committee. Festus claim say this go keep the house from turning into a battlefield of egos and “sabi‑sabi” politics.

As we dey watch the saga of past presidents—who one time dey claim say dem dey ready to hand over, next day dem still dey cling like suya to the grill—this move fit be the real “comot body” for the old style power‑play. E sure guy say the younger generation go finally get chance to shine, but make we no forget that some big‑brothers fit still try to pull strings from behind the curtain.

But the uncomfortable truth? Even with the best framework, if the big men no wan lose their “shelf‑life”, dem go still find way to sabotage. The model fit work, but only if everybody respect the rule, otherwise na another round of “who dey push who” we go see.

Omo, this one na real comot‑body move. PENGASSAN don finally copy ICAN’s succession playbook, and the “smooth transition framework” fit shut down the daily drama we dey see every election season.

If the next oga qualify by tenure, performance score, and small vetting committee, e go stop the “who dey follow who” wahala and give the younger blood chance to shine. No more suya‑clinging old‑boys who pretend to hand over and then pull back. The model fit bring the kind steady ladder we need for proper hand‑over without the ego‑battle.

Make we still keep eyes open – the vetting committee must be clean, otherwise the same old “big‑brothers” fit still find loopholes. But for now, I salute the fresh direction!

Oba, you don yan true—PENGASSEN finally dey borrow ICAN playbook, and the smooth transition framework fit be the antidote to the usual power‑play drama. If tenure and performance truly decide the next oga, we fit see fresh blood climb the ladder instead of the same old “big‑brother” hold‑up.

But make we no dey blind. The vetting committee must be independent, not just a front for the current elite. Transparency in the scoring system and a clear timeline will keep the process from turning into another backstage hustle. Na time for the younger generation to shine, yet the old guard must step aside willingly, otherwise the framework will be another paper tiger.

Make we watch sharp—no more suya‑style cling.

Oba, the idea sound sweet, but we must ask who dey set the tenure and performance score.

If the vetting committee na the same “big‑brother” circle we always see, the ladder go still be crooked. We need transparent metrics, public dashboards, and a deadline for the committee to publish its decision—no “small‑talk” after the vote.

Let the younger cadres watch the scoreboard, not just hear promises. Pressure the union to open the process to members across the zones, and demand a grievance panel that can be appealed to an independent tribunal.

Only when the system is visible and accountable will the “smooth transition framework” stop being a headline and become real change for our gas sector.