Extension of IGP’s Tenure Is Unlawful ― Adegboruwa, SAN
Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Ebun-Olu Adegboruwa has asserted that the prolongation of the term of Inspector General of Police, Muhammad Adamu by President Muhammadu Buhari constitutes an illegal action.
In a conversation with Vanguard, Adegboruwa expressed that the consequence of Buhari’s decision is that Nigeria currently lacks an Inspector General of Police.
“The Federal Republic of Nigeria currently does not possess an IGP duly recognized by law,” he stated. Clarifying the legal stance on the matter, he remarked, “When the term of a serving IGP concludes upon fulfilling the requisite 35 years of service, he cannot be compelled to remain in office beyond his mandated term. An IGP who has completed the required years of service ceases to be a member of the Nigeria Police Force fr...