Legal expert and activist Dele Farotimi has strongly condemned the Nigerian president’s decision to allow the Inspector General of Police (IGP) to remain in office beyond the statutory retirement age. Speaking in a recent interview on Soni Irabo Live TV, Farotimi argued that the move blatantly disregards the legal framework governing public service appointments....CLICK HERE TO CONTINUE READING.>>
Farotimi did not mince words in his critique, calling the extension of the IGP’s tenure a violation of established laws. “Nigeria is a legal entity… full of lies and contradictions. And laws really matter in the country that we have built,” he stated, emphasizing the contradiction between legal provisions and the actions of those in power.
Thank you for reading this post, don't forget to subscribe!According to Nigerian law, public officers, including the IGP, must retire after serving for 35 years or upon reaching the age of 60—whichever comes first. However, the presidency’s decision to retain the current IGP, Kayode Egbetokun, has sparked concerns over the executive branch’s adherence to the rule of law.
Backing the stance of activist Yele, Farotimi was unequivocal in his position. “The Inspector General of Police is illegal. He has exceeded his time in office,” he declared. He further criticized the presidency’s approach, arguing that it erodes trust in the country’s legal system. “What the presidency is telling you is that the law does not matter. The president has decreed, and it has been as decreed,” he said.
While acknowledging the president’s authority to make executive decisions, Farotimi stressed that such powers must align with legal provisions. “If it is not decreed, then it would be in accordance with the law. And what the law says is that Kayode Egbetokun should retire and should have retired,” he explained.
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