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Lawyer Files Suit Against Tinubu And Police Council For IGP’s Tenure Extension
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An Abuja-based lawyer, Maxwell Opara, has taken legal action against President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the Nigeria Police Council in the Federal High Court in Abuja. The lawsuit challenges the legality of extending the tenure of the current Inspector General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, beyond the statutory limit.
Opara, specializing in Public Interest Litigation and Human Rights, argues that Egbetokun’s extended term contravenes the revised Police Act. He is seeking a court order to halt Egbetokun’s continued service as IGP, both independently and with the support of his staff.
The suit contends that according to Section 9 of Chapter 2 of the Public Service Rules 2023, Egbetokun should retire at age 60 or after 35 years of service, whichever comes first. The case names Egbetokun, the Nigeria Police Force, the Nigeria Police Council, the Federal Republic of Nigeria President, and the Federal Civil Service Commission as defendants.
Opara’s lawsuit requests the court to address several issues, including:
- Whether the positions listed in Section 153 of the 1999 Constitution (as amended) fall under the Federal Public Service.
- Whether officers in these positions are subject to the Public Service Rules.
- Whether Egbetokun’s compulsory retirement age should be 60 or after 35 years of service.
- Whether a formal notification of termination is required if the appointment ends by law.
- Whether a position terminated by law can be reinstated by a subsequent amendment.
- Whether Egbetokun should be retired upon reaching the age of 60 on September 4, 2024.
Opara seeks declarations affirming that:
- Offices listed in Section 153 of the 1999 Constitution are part of the Federal Public Service.
- Officers in these positions must adhere to the Public Service Rules.
- The compulsory retirement age for Egbetokun is 60 or after 35 years of service.
- An appointment terminated by law does not require formal notification and cannot be reinstated by future amendments.
- Egbetokun should retire at age 60, as stipulated.
- Only actively employed, non-retired police officers are eligible for the IGP position.
As of now, no specific hearing date has been set for the case
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