Lobbing for IG Egbetokun’s seat Heats up
The race to succeed Inspector General of Police (IGP) Kayode Egbetokun has intensified as his retirement draws near.
Egbetokun, appointed on June 19, last year, is due to bow out of service on September 4 when he will turn 60.
This hazy situation has created tension in the high command of the police with some officers from Commissioners of Police (CPs), Assistant Inspectors-General (AIGs) and Deputy Inspectors-General (DIGs) cadres, lobbying intensely for the IG’s position.
However, there is uncertainty over whether he will go on that date or enjoy an extension of stay in line with the amendment to the Police Act.
The amendment, an Executive Bill, passed by the two chambers of the National Assembly on July 31, allows the President to extend the tenure of an IG beyond 35 years in service or 60 years of age, depending on which one comes earlier, to enable the sitting IG spend his full four-year tenure.
The passed bill is, however, yet to be signed by the President to become an act.
