IGP’s Continuous Stay In Office Legal, Lawful – AGF
The Attorney General of the Federation, Lateef Fagbemi, on Thursday defended the continuous stay of the Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, in office, saying it is legal and lawful.
Fagbemi, who is also the Minister of justice, disclosed this in a statement he personally signed.
He claimed that Egbetokun’s appointment, which became effective on October 31, 2023, would have expired on September 4, 2024, when he turned 60.
The Police , Act was amended to allow the occupant of the office to continue serving the officer’s original four-year term as permitted by Section 7 (6) of the Act even though he has reached the age of 60.
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” This has, therefore, statutorily extended the tenure of office of Egbetokun to and including 31st day of October, 2027 in order to complete the four year tenure granted to him.
Source: Channels TV
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