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Controversy Over IGP’s Legitimacy Baseless – SAN Defends Egbetokun’s Appointment
A Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), Ayotunde Ogunleye, has clarified that no court has declared the position of the Inspector General of Police (IGP) or its current holder, Kayode Egbetokun, illegal.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
This comes amid growing debates surrounding the legality of Egbetokun’s tenure, with critics arguing he should have retired after surpassing the mandatory retirement age of 60. Among the vocal critics is Omoyele Sowore, the 2023 presidential candidate of the African Action Congress (AAC), who has repeatedly labeled Egbetokun an “illegal” IGP, citing Nigeria’s public service rules that set the retirement age at 60 or after 35 years of service.
However, during an appearance on Channels Television’s Politics Today on Friday, Ogunleye firmly dismissed these claims, asserting that Egbetokun’s tenure is legally valid. He cited the 2024 amendment to the Police Act and an advisory from the Office of the Attorney General as legal backing for Egbetokun’s continued stay in office.
“In my opinion, based on a proper interpretation of the law—especially considering the amended Police Act—Kayode Egbetokun, our honorable Inspector General of Police, is legitimately holding his office,” Ogunleye stated. “The court has not ruled his position illegal, nor has it declared that he occupies the office unlawfully. Therefore, it is incorrect for anyone to assume the role of a judge and make such definitive claims.”
While Ogunleye acknowledged Sowore’s right to express his views under Nigeria’s freedom of expression, he stressed the importance of distinguishing personal opinions from legal facts.
Additionally, Ogunleye addressed the Police Service Commission’s (PSC) directive for senior officers over 60 or those with more than 35 years of service to retire. He emphasized that the PSC lacks the authority to enforce such a directive on the IGP.
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