By Danjuma Lamido
Human rights activists are supposed to work to promote and protect human rights for all people through the use of a variety of methods to raise awareness, challenge oppressive systems, and hold authorities accountable.
It is unfortunate that in Nigeria, we have emergency “human rights” activists with the sole aim of destroying Nigeria so they can continue to earn their foreign currency in the name of grants from foreign donors.
The Constitution via the Nigeria Police Act especially Section 6 (7) is very clear on the tenure of an appointed Inspector General of Police. The Section is further strengthened with Section 8A of the executive bill passed, which amended the Police Act, clearly stating that ‘Any person appointed to the office of inspector-general of police shall remain in office until the end of the term stipulated in the letter of appointment in line with the provisions of Section 7(6) of this Act.
Any reasonable “Human Rights” activist who is not clear about the Law should have approached the court for interpretation but rather we have some Vacuous “Human Rights” activists taking to Social media including taking advantage that they run an online media to malign the person of the Inspector General of Police, IGP Olukayode Egbetokun.
Imagine the below coming from a Witless “Human Rights” activist
“It is unacceptable for Kayode Egbetokun, the Illegal General of Police, to supervise the retirement of his contemporaries and age-falsifying co-conspirators while retaining his position in the Nigeria Police Force. Equal principles must apply to everyone.” – Omoyele Sowore
“So here you have it…. This is why called this IGP of @PoliceNG “illegal.”. Facts are stubborn. Now the #PSC has retired all officers over 60. That will be enforced by an IGP who is over 60. Folks shd care about the institutions they lead.” – Chidi Odinkalu
The two cretinous went on social media to deceive their followers again that the Police Service Commission has asked the IGP to go.
To enlighten their lunkheaded mind, the Police Service Commission Act is very clear.
Under the Police Service Commission (Establishment) Act, 2001, 6 (1) the Commission shall (a) be responsible for the appointment and promotion of persons to offices (other than the office of the Inspector-General of Police) in the Commission (b) dismiss and exercise disciplinary control over persons (other than the Inspector-General of Police) in the Nigerian Police Force.
The Police Service Commission does not have any power to appoint or remove the Inspector General of Police. It is the sole responsibility of the President and the Police Council.
“Chapter 6. Part 3. Section 215 (1) There shall be (a) an Inspector-General of Police who, subject to section 216(2) of this Constitution, shall be appointed by the President.
The two dippy “Human Rights” activists are very familiar with all the relevant sections of the law, but they decide to mislead their gullible followers with open lies.
I want to call on the Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, to concentrate on his vision of “having a police force that is competent, service-oriented, and rule of law compliant. He also wants the NPF to be people-friendly and to support the government’s agenda for economic growth, social development, and political development.”.
Kayode Egbetokun doesn’t need a distraction from some clownish “Human Rights” activists. The busybody and meddlesome interlopers activists have no jurisdiction to comment on the tenure of the Inspector General of Police.
The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Egbetokun, should continue to prioritise community engagement and professionalism in 2025.
He should also pursue his policing vision more vigorously and emphasise the ethical conduct of police officers.
IGP Egbetokun and his management team will overcome all the challenges that we are facing currently and ensure that Nigeria becomes safer for all of us.
Danjuma Lamido is the Publicity Secretary of the Integrity Youth Alliance. danjumalamido6@gmail.com
