The Nigeria Police has said that President Bola Tinubu did not extend the tenure of the Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun as speculated. The Force Public Relations Officer, Muyiwa Adejobi, made this clarification in a statement on Friday in Abuja.
He said the President instead gave his approval to the law governing the tenure of the office as required, adding that the IGP’s appointment is for four years.
“This letter, dated 3rd November, 2023, clearly stated that the President had approved a four-year tenure for the IGP in accordance with the provisions of Section 215 and Section 28 of the Third Schedule of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 .” The Force spokesman said the IGP does not need to lobby for any tenure extension as he has yet to use the years stated in his appointment letter.
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