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Integrity Youth Alliance Counters NBA On Police Legal Cadre Promotions

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Integrity Youth Alliance Counters NBA On Police Legal Cadre Promotions

The Integrity Youth Alliance has faulted the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) over its decision to institute legal action against the Nigeria Police Force regarding what it described as the “unjust and undue delay” in converting and promoting legal practitioners serving in the Force to the specialist cadre.

In a statement signed by its National Coordinator, Kelvin Adegbenga, the group described the NBA’s move as misleading and an attempt to take credit for reforms already initiated by the Inspector General of Police, IGP Kayode Egbetokun.

According to the Alliance, IGP Egbetokun has already forwarded requests for the promotion of Inspectors and rank-and-file officers who are qualified legal practitioners and currently serving in the Legal Directorate to the rank of Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP).

The group also recalled that on 12th August 2025, the IGP upgraded the Legal Unit of the Nigeria Police Force into a full-fledged Directorate to professionalize legal practice within the Force, enhance efficiency in legal services, and strengthen collaboration within the justice sector.

Similarly, on August 20, 2025, the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Egbetokun upgraded the Police Medical Section to a full-fledged Directorate of Medical Services, a move aimed enhancing police welfare and operational efficiency. The upgrade further aimed to provide better healthcare for officers, retirees, and their families by institutionalizing medical services, ensuring specialized oversight, better coordination, and improved resource allocation, ultimately seen as a strategic investment in National security.

Some rank and file officers who are now qualified Doctors have been elevated as well to be in peers with their colleagues.

The IGP has promoted personnel in the Airwing and police animal branch of the force as well.

IGP Egbetokun has shown strong resolve in appreciating and rewarding excellence as well as professionalism.

“The NBA’s action ignores these verifiable milestones and paints an unfair picture of an IGP who has consistently demonstrated respect for judicial processes,” the statement read.

The Alliance maintained that the current police leadership has provided a better platform for growth, recognition, and professionalism for officers in the legal field, urging the NBA to embrace constructive partnership rather than what it described as “needless litigation.”

DSS Demands Retraction From Sowore Over Comment On President Tinubu

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DSS Demands Retraction From Sowore Over Comment On President Tinubu

The Department of State Services (DSS) has issued a formal demand to activist and Sahara Reporters publisher, Omoyele Sowore, to retract what it described as a “criminal, false and malicious” comment made against President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.

In a letter signed by Uwem Davies on behalf of the Director General of the DSS, Sowore was accused of making derogatory remarks about the President in a post on X (formerly Twitter) on August 26, 2025, at 11:38 pm. The post reportedly read: “This criminal actually went to Brazil to state that there is NO MORE corruption under his regime in Nigeria. What audacity to lie shamelessly!”

The DSS stated that Sowore’s remarks were not only false and malicious but also capable of inciting public unrest, disunity, and even insurrection. “Those insidious statements have the effect of lowering the standing, estimation, and respect of Mr. President, before the citizens of Nigeria and the comity of Nations,” the letter said.

The Service directed Sowore to take three actions:

1. Make an immediate and unequivocal retraction of the statement on the same platform with equal prominence.
2. Publish a public apology in at least two national newspapers and two television stations with nationwide reach.
3. Submit a formal representation within one week to the DSS Headquarters in Abuja or via email.

The letter warned that failure to comply would compel the DSS to “explore all lawful means” to correct the narrative. It further emphasized that individuals aspiring to lead Nigeria must exercise restraint and responsibility in their public utterances.

Copies of the correspondence were also sent to the United States Embassy in Abuja.

Fact Over Fiction: Rebutting Sowore’s Claims On Tinubu’s Government

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Fact Over Fiction: Rebutting Sowore’s Claims On Tinubu’s Government

By Amb. Chinonso Chukwuemeka

The recent outburst by Mr. Omoyele Sowore, wherein he described the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu as a “regime” and alleged that “President Tinubu is a criminal,” is not only reckless but also a calculated attempt to mislead Nigerians and the international community. Such careless utterances diminish the sanctity of public discourse and undermine the nation’s democratic values.

First and foremost, Nigeria is not under a “regime.” The government of President Tinubu emerged through a credible, transparent, and democratic electoral process. The mandate given to him by millions of Nigerians cannot be trivialized by the rhetoric of those who lost at the polls.

The Federal Government operates strictly within the dictates of constitutional democracy and has never weaponized the Police, the Department of State Services (DSS), or any other security agency against Mr. Sowore or his African Action Congress (AAC).

It is also imperative to correct the false narrative that the DSS are lawless. Contrary to Sowore’s claims, the DSS has acted within the ambit of the law. In every democracy, security agencies are empowered to protect national interests, ensure law and order, and investigate allegations. As the legal maxim goes, he who alleges must prove.

If Mr. Sowore insists that President Tinubu is a criminal, then the burden of proof rests on him, not on unfounded propaganda. Until then, such accusations remain baseless and malicious.

Furthermore, Sowore’s attempt to portray President Tinubu as having “exported disgrace to the United States” is misplaced and mischievous. On the contrary, President Tinubu has consistently upheld Nigeria’s image as a nation that practices constitutional democracy and respects international partnerships.

His engagements on the global stage are aimed at strengthening Nigeria’s economy, democracy, and international standing—not tarnishing it.

Equally misleading is Sowore’s description of Nigeria as being “held hostage by a tiny, wicked band of rogues.” This statement is not only insulting to the millions of Nigerians who freely elected their leaders but also an affront to the democratic process itself.

Nigeria is governed by a democratically elected government that enjoys the support and confidence of its citizens. Despite challenges, as is normal with every democracy, Nigerians remain optimistic and committed to the present government’s drive toward national development.

Mr. Sowore must understand that freedom of speech does not equate to freedom to slander or malign. Political disagreements should be expressed responsibly, not through reckless statements that threaten national unity and international perception.

In conclusion, Nigerians and the global community must dismiss Sowore’s baseless attacks for what they are: a desperate attempt to stay politically relevant. President Tinubu’s government remains a democratic administration, committed to the rule of law, good governance, and the welfare of all Nigerians.

Amb. Chinonso Chukwuemeka writes from Akwa, Anambra state

Police Misconduct And Public Complicity: Why Reform Requires Collective Action

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Police Misconduct And Public Complicity: Why Reform Requires Collective Action

By Daniel Ndukwe

Public conversations about policing in Nigeria often focus on misconduct, extortion, and unprofessional behaviour by security operatives. These concerns are genuine and troubling. Yet, an equally important but less discussed issue is the role of citizens in enabling and sustaining such misconduct.

Corruption, particularly bribery, is never a one-sided affair. For every officer who solicits or accepts a bribe, there is usually a citizen who, out of fear, impatience, or convenience, chooses to give it. This shows that while reforms and accountability are necessary within the police institution, citizens must also reflect on and address their own role in this cycle.

Examples are common: drivers who prefer to “settle” at checkpoints rather than pay official fines, face arrests or other penalties. Individuals who pay to skip due process, or bystanders who watch officers collect money without speaking up. Each of these actions reinforces the perception that unethical behaviour pays.

Of course, many citizens feel intimidated when confronted by armed officers, and this reality cannot be ignored. However, over time, the widespread acceptance of “settling” has normalised corruption, making it an informal but entrenched system. Public condemnation in speeches or online contrasts sharply with private compliance in daily encounters, thereby perpetuating the problem.

Police misconduct cannot be eradicated if citizens remain willing participants. Reporting wrongdoing, resisting bribes, and insisting on due process may be inconvenient or even risky, but they are essential first steps toward reform. Complaint mechanisms and accountability units exist, yet they remain underused because many Nigerians choose not to engage them.

There is no excuse for corruption or unprofessional conduct in law enforcement. Officers must be held accountable, and reforms within the police must be strengthened and sustained. At the same time, citizens cannot demand professionalism while actively enabling shortcuts and bribery.

Real and lasting reform will require collective responsibility. The police must embrace transparency and professionalism, while citizens must refuse to be complicit. Only then can Nigeria move towards building a policing system that is trusted, accountable, and effective.

Daniel Ndukwe is an expert in strategic and crisis communication, public relations, security, and development, as well as a writer and public speaker.

A Tribute To Late Inspector General Of Police, Solomon Ehigiator Arase fdc

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A Tribute To Late Inspector General Of Police, Solomon Ehigiator Arase fdc

By DIG Taiwo Lakanu rtd

My first encounter with late IGP Solomon Arase fdc was in 2002, when we both served as Principal Staff Officers to the then Inspector General of Police, the late Tafa Balogun. At that time, he headed the more herculean Abuja office while I was posted to Force Headquarters Annexe in Lagos. From that moment, I knew I had met a man of rare intelligence, deep cerebral capacity, and uncommon focus.

Arase was a workaholic in every sense of the word; weekends never existed for him as days of rest. Yet, despite his demanding schedule, he always wore an affectionate smile and fondly coined a nickname for me “Lakay”, from my surname, Lakanu. We worked in perfect harmony, and he was always willing to lend his voice to issues of importance.

His brilliance and dedication were never in doubt. It is no surprise that successive Inspectors General of Police retained him as their Principal Staff Officer, relying heavily on his loyalty, intellect, and tireless work ethic. His accelerated promotions, which culminated in his rise to the apex of the Force as Inspector General of Police, were well-deserved. In that role, he distinguished himself by formulating and implementing policies that uplifted the dwindling fortunes of the Force and restored dignity to the office.

On a personal note, Arase played a defining role in my career. He deployed me as Commissioner of Police to Imo State—a posting that the then governor, Rochas Okorocha, initially resisted, preferring another candidate. But Arase stood his ground and appealed to the governor to assess me for just two weeks. Those two weeks blossomed into two years of fruitful collaboration. By the end of my tenure, the governor had named a street after me, gifted me a house in the GRA, and extended a generous financial reward for my performance—all as Arase had confidently predicted.

Beyond policing, he was a reformer, a bold thinker, and a man of vision. He single-handedly relocated the Police Service Commission from its dilapidated old premises to its current befitting edifice—an achievement that speaks to his courage and foresight. He was also a respected scholar and prolific writer whose works will continue to serve as a guiding “bible” for the Nigeria Police Force for generations to come.

Solomon Ehigiator Arase lived a life of impact, service, and excellence. His legacy will endure in the annals of policing, scholarship, and reform. May the Almighty God grant him eternal rest and comfort his family, colleagues, and the entire police community.

Amen.

DIG Taiwo Lakanu rtd, Federal Commissioner, Police Matters
Police Service Commission, Abuja

NDLEA Smashes Drug Cartel, Arrests 3 Kingpins, Seizes N5.3bn Australia-bound Cocaine

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NDLEA Smashes Drug Cartel, Arrests 3 Kingpins, Seizes N5.3bn Australia-bound Cocaine

….. Intercepts N1.1bn codeine consignment in Rivers; recovers 653kg Colos, Loud in Lagos, Abuja raids

An international organized criminal group (IOCG) operating between Nigeria, UK, Brazil, Australia, and the United Arab Emirate has been smashed by operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) who in a two-week-long intelligence-led operations across parts of Lagos arrested three leaders of the cartel after intercepting large consignment of cocaine concealed in textile materials and local charms going to Sydney, Australia at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA) Ikeja Lagos.

The unraveling of the drug syndicate began on Tuesday 26th August 2025 after NDLEA officers at the export shed of the Lagos airport intercepted 76 cartons of textile materials going to Sydney, Australia. A thorough search of the shipment led to the recovery of 16 big blocks of cocaine weighing 17.9 kilograms hidden in the lace materials parked with local charms to provide spiritual cover against law enforcement detection. A freight agent and member of the syndicate, Olashupo Michael Oladimeji was the first to be arrested. The consignment was expected to fetch the syndicate an estimated street value of over 5.3 million Australian Dollars, equivalent of N5.3 billion.

Fast-paced investigation of the operations of the IOCG quickly unmasked other leaders of the group: Muaezee Ademola Ogunbiyi and Shola Adegoke. Ogunbiyi who is the arrowhead of the syndicate in Nigeria was arrested at a hotel in Ikeja GRA on Wednesday 3rd September and swiftly taken to his house in Lekki area of Lagos where a search led to the recovery of 21 parcels of Canadian Loud, a strain of cannabis with a total weight of 10.90kg and a double-barreled pump action gun, with some cartridges.

A house located at 13 Reverend Ogunbiyi Street, Ikeja GRA, where the criminal group use to package illicit drugs for export was subsequently raided and another leader of the syndicate Shola Adegoke arrested there. A black Range Rover SUV marked RBC 459 EJ found in the compound was searched and 17 parcels of Loud weighing 9.60 kilograms were recovered. A black Toyota Venza car with registration number FST 771 JQ was earlier recovered from Ogunbiyi at the point of his arrest at the hotel.

Investigations revealed that while Ogunbiyi coordinates operations for the group in Nigeria, one Adebisi Ademola Omoyele (Mr. Bee) who is currently hibernating in Dubai, UAE is identified as the ringleader of the criminal network who coordinates their overseas operations. Shola Adegoke was found to have been jailed in the UK in 2021 for dealing in Methamphetamine and subsequently deported to Nigeria in 2024. Ogunbiyi was also found to have served a 14-year-jail term in the UK over a murder case before returning to Nigeria about eight years ago.

Meanwhile, a Milan Italy-based Nigerian Gabriel Michael was on Friday 5th September arrested by NDLEA operatives at the departure hall of terminal 1 of the Lagos airport while attempting to board an Air France flight to Italy. He was found to have concealed a total of 24,480 pills of tramadol 100mg, 200mg and 225mg, which he claimed he was going to sell for 19,520 euros.

A total of 160,200 bottles of codeine-based syrup were discovered in a 40ft container during a joint examination of the shipment by NDLEA officers and men of Nigeria Customs and other security agencies at the West Africa Container Terminal (WACT) Port Harcourt Ports Complex, Onne, Rivers state on Thursday 4th September. The container which has 220 cartons of ceramic sanitary wares used as cover for the codeine syrup was one of the shipments watch-listed and tracked by a special operations unit of NDLEA while the illicit consignment has an estimated street value of over N1.1 billion.

In the Federal Capital Territory Abuja, NDLEA operatives on a stop and search operation on Thursday 4th September arrested a dispatch rider Joel Bernard, 32, in Gwarimpa area of the FCT while conveying 3.1kg Colorado, a synthetic strain of cannabis.

In Lagos, NDLEA operatives acting on credible intelligence on Monday 1st September arrested the duo of Tunde Ayinla, 47, and Olawale Omotare, 54, while loading four distribution vehicles at their 28 Ola Street, Ijesha Surulere home. Recovered from them include: 9kg of Canadian Loud; 5kg of Colorado and 1,101 compressed blocks of Ghana Loud weighing 611kg, bringing the total weight of the combined seizures to 625 kilograms.

In another raid in Lagos, operatives on Friday 5th September arrested a couple: Andy David, 43, and Andy Esther, 44, with 24.4kg of skunk, a strain of cannabis, recovered from their home in Ajegunle area of the state.
While 45-year-old Musa Isah was arrested with 53.400kg skunk concealed in two cartons in the trunk of his Toyota Avensus car marked ABC 338 SS in Kogi state, Yunusa Zakari, 23, was nabbed in a follow up operation in Auchi, Edo state on Friday 5th September in connection with the earlier seizure of 233kg skunk in Kakau, Kaduna state.

Not less than 11,000 pills of tramadol were recovered from a suspect Ayouk Nelson, 28, when he was arrested by NDLEA operatives on Wednesday 3rd September at 61 Bida road, Onitsha, Anambra State, just as operatives on patrol along Minna-Bida road Niger state on Tuesday 2nd September intercepted a white Toyota Hilux vehicle. A search led to the seizure of 30 bags of skunk weighing 342 kilograms while the driver Afolayan Ayodele, 54, conveying the consignment was arrested.

In Taraba state, a total of 18,750 kilograms of skunk were destroyed on 7.5 hectares of cannabis plantations at Joro-Ade village, Ardo Kola, LGA on Tuesday 2nd September. Owners of the two farms: Mako Zmar, 55, and Sani Titus, 45, were arrested during the operation.

Across the country, NDLEA Commands continued their War Against Drug Abuse, WADA, sensitization lectures and advocacy visits to worship centres, workplaces, palaces of traditional rulers and communities all through the past week. Instances include: WADA sensitization lecture to officers and men of the Nigerian Correctional Service, Lafia, Nasarawa state; ward heads in Kano Municipal Council, Kano state; and members of traditional medicine practitioners association, Awgu local government area, Anambra state, while the Kogi state strategic command of NDLEA paid a WADA advocacy visit to the Ohi of Ihima and Chairman Okehi LGA council of traditional rulers, HRH Alhaji Abdulraheem Ahmed Ogido, among others.

While commending the officers and men of MMIA, PHPC, Lagos, FCT, Anambra, Taraba, Kaduna, Kogi, and Niger Commands of the Agency for the arrests and seizures of the past week, Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of NDLEA, Brig. Gen. Mohamed Buba Marwa (rtd) enjoined them and their colleagues across the country to intensify the ongoing balanced approach to the drug control efforts of the Agency.

Arase! I Will Forever Cherish Your Kindness And Love – Good Night Boss

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Arase! I Will Forever Cherish Your Kindness And Love – Good Night Boss

By Ikechukwu Ani,

It is already a week, and your unexpected and shocking departure still looks like a dream. How I wish it is? When the news hovered without confirmation last week Sunday, there was panick and confusion. Many refused or chose not to believe it,others went into prayers demanding heavenly intervention. I am really finding it difficult to believe you are no more. You were just too good to exit now, and this brings me to the saying that good things don’t last. But why? You met the Commission on its knees with basically no direction.

You came and gave it your all that after a year you had breathed life into it, restored its dignity and gave it a new hope. Your stay was brief but impactful and rewarding that till today, it seems to be the best season for a commission, dithering for freedom and relevance. You fought many battles, stepped on toes, and volunteered to pay the price for our salvation. For me, your exit is a personal loss too heavy to carry.

When you arrived, I was not supposed to be in your plans to manage the Commission’s image. You showed it when you resumed but still gave me an opportunity to prove myself. At my birthday in 2023, which met me in Benin, Edo state during one of the Commission’s Retreat, you sent this message to me; “IK, thanks for keeping the flame aglow for the Commission. I was right,they were wrong about you”. I momentarily cried when I got this message from a boss who valued my contribution to the growth of the Commission even after I learnt you were told to drop me that I was ‘combative.’ I was only defending the mandate of the Commission that came into serious assault.

My birthday was on the final day of the Retreat, and at the closing ceremony, you spoke glowingly about me and for the first time confessed that you came under pressure to drop me but declared that you would have regretted it. Nothing can make more meaning to me than this, and throughout my sojourn here, I will cherish it. You understood me and gave me freedom to do my job without undue interference. And I believe I gave you my best. You were cerebral, organised, and a towering boss who was interested in little details and who knew the direction to success. You were a pathfinder, a jolly good friend, not bossy, but easy going.

I have lost a god- father, who was always ready to appreciate good work. I can’t forget these words “good delivery, go ahead and broadcast” which had always accompanied my draft press releases sent to you. Most times, you call to personally commend me, and at other times, you follow it up with financial motivation.

At one time, when I told you my wife, who is an Assistant Editor in one of the Newspaper houses in Abuja had an input in one of the draft Press Releases, you had commended lavishly, you inquired if she was with me and requested to speak with her and thanked her for the support.

You were such a humane and kind personality, down to earth and unassuming. It is, however, necessary to note that you do not condone laxity. What ought to be done must be done at the appropriate time.

I have really lost a boss of inestimable value who took me first, as human, and encouraged me to give off my best. It was obvious you loved the Commission and did your best to grow it within the one year you steered its ship.
My boss, the death that took you is very unkind, but God knows why.

It is also not how long but how well. You left indelible footprints on the sands of time. You were brave, showed presence, character and strength. Your death was sobering, and I am yet to put myself together to believe this sad development. Good night boss, and may God decorate your soul with heavenly blessings. You will forever remain in my heart.

Written by Ikechukwu Ani, Head, Press and Public Relations, Police Service Commission

Labour Party’s Nenadi Usman Urges Women To Rise In Leadership At U.S. Event

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Labour Party’s Nenadi Usman Urges Women To Rise In Leadership At U.S. Event

Interim National Chairman of the Labour Party of Nigeria, Senator Nenadi Usman, has called on women across the globe to step into leadership roles and break historical barriers that have limited their participation in governance and decision-making.

Speaking at the graduation ceremony of the Lois DeBerry Leadership Institute, held on Saturday at the Signia by Hilton, Atlanta Georgia World Congress Center, Senator Usman hailed the National Organization of Black Elected Legislative (NOBEL) Women for marking 40 years of impactful service.

Addressing the gathering on the theme *“A Legacy of Leadership Across Continents: Reflecting on the Past, Conquering the Future,”* the Nigerian politician highlighted her own journey from humble beginnings in northern Nigeria to becoming Minister of Finance at 40, a Senator, and now the first woman to lead a major political party in Nigeria’s 65-year history.

“I share this journey to inspire our graduating women today: your certificates are not an end, but a beginning. The world needs your leadership,” she said.

Usman lamented what she described as a troubling global decline in women occupying apex positions in politics and business, contrasting it with historical eras when women such as Cleopatra of Egypt, Queen Elizabeth I of England, and Nigeria’s Queen Amina of Zazzau shaped nations and empires. She also cited modern examples, from Benazir Bhutto in Pakistan to Margaret Thatcher in the UK, to stress that women have always demonstrated capacity for transformative leadership.

“The paradox of our time should compel us to act. The past proves what women can achieve; the present demands that we do even more,” she said, urging graduates to see leadership not just as an aspiration but a duty.

Bringing greetings from the Labour Party of Nigeria, Usman affirmed the party’s position as a “credible alternative” to what she described as a faltering ruling establishment, while pledging continued advocacy for women and the vulnerable in society.

She concluded with a call for global solidarity: “As we celebrate your achievements and the 40-year legacy of NOBEL Women, let us recommit to building bridges of justice, prosperity, and empowerment across continents. For when women lead, our world is stronger, more just, and more hopeful.”

OAU Alumni Association Abule Egba/Agege Branch Congratulates Adejobi Family On Son’s Promotion To Deputy Commissioner Of Police

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OAU Alumni Association Abule Egba/Agege Branch Congratulates Adejobi Family On Son’s Promotion To Deputy Commissioner Of Police

The Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU) Alumni Association, Abule Egba/Agege Branch, Lagos, has congratulated the Adejobi Royal Family of Orile-Owu, Osun State, on the elevation of their son, Olumuyiwa Adejobi, to the rank of Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP).

In a statement signed by its Secretary General, Demola Adun, the association described the promotion as a well-deserved honour, noting that Adejobi’s dedication, professionalism, and exemplary service to the nation reflect the values of hard work and excellence upheld by the alumni community.

The statement further expressed prayers for divine protection and greater accomplishments in Adejobi’s career, while urging other members of the association to draw inspiration from his achievements.

“Once again, congratulations to the Adejobi Family on this remarkable milestone,” the association said.

When Critics Mistake Gatekeeping For Activism

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When Critics Mistake Gatekeeping For Activism

By Victor Olufemi

It is important not to give mendacious critics the undue publicity they crave because that is precisely how they thrive. Over time, we have seen individuals, not driven by principle or patriotism, but by personal gain, move from one office to another, blackmailing institutions for money and access.

DCP Olumuyiwa Adejobi’s only “offense” was denying them the validation they constantly seek. He refused to turn the Nigeria Police Force into a stage for their self-promotion. That denial, more than anything else, explains the name-calling and criticism now directed at him.

At one point, one of these individuals went as far as begging Muyiwa to arrange a meeting with the Inspector-General of Police. But when the then FPRO saw through his intentions and declined, bitterness set in. Since then, their resentment has been loud, but empty.

If Nigerians have been observant, they would have noticed a trend since Muyiwa assumed office: certain little-known individuals suddenly began parading themselves as “activists,” loudly claiming that every positive police intervention was a result of the “noise” they made on social media. But the reality is clear today, any Nigerian with a phone can tweet about incidents of brutality or extortion, and the Police will promptly respond. That accessibility is the direct product of the open-door policy Muyiwa institutionalized.

And therein lies the problem for these critics. They thrived on gatekeeping. They wanted to be seen as the indispensable bridge between the people and the police. But Muyiwa dismantled that monopoly. By giving Nigerians unhindered access to the police, he stripped these so-called activists of the false importance they had built for themselves.

Their attacks, then, are not about accountability or justice. They are about self-aggrandizement. They loathe that Muyiwa did not indulge their vanity or allow them to dictate the narrative.

It is a sad reflection of our society when opportunism dresses itself as activism. Nigerians must learn to separate genuine voices of advocacy from those who merely seek to be noticed. The former advance progress; the latter exploit it.

DCP Muyiwa chose the harder path—one of integrity, service, and openness. And for that, history will be kinder to him than today’s self-styled critics.

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