Kaycee Madu now immigration minister, cleared of misconduct by Alberta Premier

Premier of Alberta region of Canada, Mr. Jason Kenney has redeployed Mr. Kaycee Madu, a Nigerian from the Ministry of Justice where he was the Minister of Justice and Solicitor General to Ministry of Labour and Immigration following his clearance by a probe panel that absolved him of any wrongdoing.

Mr. Madu was suspended from office as the Minister of Justice after he made a call to Edmonton’s Police Chief, Mr, Dale Mcfee over a traffic offence ticket a move deemed to be intimidate the Police Chief and pervert the process to favour himself. Mr. Madu denied any allegation of abuse of his office noting that he made the call to be sure he was not racially profiled and he didn’t discuss or raise the matter of his traffic fine with the police chief.

The former Justice Minister, a Law graduate of University of Lagos was appointed minister in August 2020. On march 10, 2021, he was ticketed $300 for a traffic and safety regulations offence for making call around a school zone.

The office of the Alberta Premier issued a state on Friday to clear Mr. Madu of any misconduct and subsequently redeployed him to the Ministry of Labour and Immigration because he can no longer retain his former office because of the impression already created.

Premier’s office says Mr. Madu will now lead the Provincial government “important reforms to the Alberta advantage immigration programme” as labour minister.

“The report concludes that Minister Madu did not interfere in the administration of justice but that the phone call could create a reasonable perception of interference,” the premier said in a statement.

“It is clear from the report that his motivation in making the call was not to reverse the ticket but to raise broader concerns, particularly related to racial profiling.

“Nevertheless, as Ms. Kent concludes, ‘being angry, wanting assurances that he was not racially profiled are all understandable reactions, given the context of the phone call. It does not absolve the Minister from responsibility, but it is an explanation that deserves recognition.”

“Given her findings, and the unique role of the office of the Minister of Justice and Solicitor General, I have concluded that it would be appropriate for Minister Madu to step aside from that position.”

“I also look forward to Minister Madu’s continued contribution to important work of government as Minister of Labour and Immigration, where he will lead important reforms to the Alberta Advantage Immigration Programme and continued implementation of the Fairness for Newcomers Action Plan to help break down barriers to the economic success of immigrants.

“He will help to deliver on the Alberta Work Initiative, a key part of Budget 2022’s plan to connect unemployed Albertans with available jobs through expanded training programmes.”