Olugbemi shunned the screening and confirmation of nominees on Wednesday but the four other nominees were confirmed by the Assembly.
Reacting to Olugbemi’s rejection of the appointment, the Speaker, Kola Oluwawole, said:
“If you offer somebody an appointment and he says no, there will be a replacement because there are so many people yearning for this opportunity.
“People who are very intelligent and qualified are looking for this opportunity and government will ensure that another replacement is made.
“We stepped it down (on Tuesday) because we wanted to ensure that there is a balance in representation on the commission.
“It had to be stepped down to do some necessary adjustments to ensure equity and fair play because every segment of Ekiti State should be made to feel a sense of belonging.
“It is a development we have to address and it has nothing to do with the fact that somebody declined the offer.
“If I am offering you an offer and you say no, you cannot be compelled to serve in a particular agency or commission, it is a matter of choice.”
On why he rejected the appointment, Ex-Speaker Olugbemi said his action was based on principle.
He added that he was shocked about the manner of his appointment as a member of the commission was announced in the media without Fayose first consulting him.
He said, “I’m a member of the appointment committee. I was shocked to hear my name announced on the radio as being appointed as a member of the commission without my knowledge.
“The governor’s action was against the ethos of democracy and he is simply running a one-man show. Since he came into office, he (Fayose) has been operating without regards to the party. I gave so much to defend his mandate but he has shown me no respect at all."
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