ATTORNEY GENERAL OF THE FEDERATION DEFENDS EGBETOKUN’S CONTINUOUS STAY IN OFFICE

January 31, 2025

The Attorney General of the Federation, LATEEF FAGBEMI, has 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, saying that EGBETOKUN’Sappointment which took effect from October 31, 2023 would have come to an end on his attainment of 60 years of age on September 4, 2024, however, before his retirement age, the Police Act was amended to allow the occupant of the office to remain and complete the original four year term granted under Section 7 (6) of the Act, notwithstanding the fact that he has attained the age of 60 years.

He noted that this has, therefore, statutorily extended the tenure of office of EGBETOKUNto and including 31st day of October, 2027 in order to complete the four year tenure granted to him.

Written by: Ella Adike

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