IGP Egbetokun’s Tenure Extension Done In Conformity With Police Act, Not ‘Illegal’ –Justice Minister

The extension of the statutory tenure of the Inspector General of Police,  Mr Kayode Egbetokun, despite attaining the mandatory retirement age of 60 years is in conformity with the Police Act, Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Prince Lateef Fagbemi, has submitted.

Team@orientactualmags.com  learned that the Justice minister in a statement he  issued in Abuja on Thursday clarified that Egbetokun’s tenure remains valid under the provisions of the newly amended Police Act, which allows an Inspector General of Police to serve a full four-year term irrespective notwithstanding  retirement age.

‘The appointment of Egbetokun, which took effect from 31st October 2023, would have ordinarily ended upon his attainment of 60 years of age on 4th September 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’ Fagbemi said.

The justice minister, who urged the public to be guided accordingly and ignore misconceptions about the IGP’s tenure, noted that sequel to the statutory extension, Egbetokun will retain his position until October 31, 2027.

‘For the avoidance of doubt, Egbetokun’s continued stay in office is in line with the provisions of the Police Act, amended in 2024, which allows the occupant of the office to serve a four-year term effective from the date of his appointment as IGP, in this case, October 31, 2023’ he added-Team@orientactualmags.com  Do you have any information you wish to share with us? Do you want us to cover your event or programme? Kindly send SMS to 08059100286, 09094171980 or get in touch via orientactualmag@gmail.com.  Thank you