This followed presentation of the report of his screening by the Chairman, Senate Committee on Public Accounts, Sen. Andy Uba at plenary.
Ayine was confirmed in a voice vote, after deliberation on petitions written against his suitability for the position.
Presenting the report, Uba admitted that petitions were brought before the committee prior to Ayine’s screening.
He said that the petitions bothered on his suitability for the position in view of the fact that he was an auditor general for local government in Cross River among other reasons.
Contributing, Sen. Binta Masi (APC-Adamawa), said it was necessary for the Senate to take a critical look at the petitions before taking any decision on his confirmation.
According to her, some of the reasons adduced in the petitions include the fact that Ayine is related to the Head of Civil Service, Mrs Winifred Oyo-Ita.
“The petitioners said that Ayine was an Auditor-General of a Local Government in Cross River and that if he was to be converted to Federal Civil Service, he would be on grade level 14 and that he ought to be on level 17.
“Also, that the Head of Civil Service, Mrs Oyo-Ita, is a cousin and that Ayine and acting Chief Justice of Nigeria, Mr Walter Onnoghen, who hails from Cross River , negating the spirit of Federal Character.
“So I think we should critic it,’’ she said.
However, the minority Leader, Sen. Godswill Akpabio made some clarifications on the qualification of Mr Ayine.
“In my little brief comment, I want to give clarification. The appointment is not a promotion sent by Mr President and we are not considering elevation or change of service.
“The position was advertised nationally and internationally and he was the best in terms of qualification, capability and others.
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