Just In: Osinbajo Reveals 2 Key Reasons Why Buhari Appointed Usman Alkali as Acting IGP
- Vice President Osinbajo has decorated Usman Alkali as Nigeria's new IGP
- During the decoration, the vice president revealed why his principal, Buhari, appointed Alkali as the nation's police chief
- According to the VP, seniority and competence were the sole factors considered in making Alkali the acting IGP
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Nigeria's vice president, Yemi Osinbajo, says President Muhammadu Buhari appointed Usman Alkali as the Acting Inspector General of Police (IGP) because he is the most senior among those qualified to hold the position.
Premium Times reported that Osinbajo said this on Wednesday, April 7, in Abuja while decorating Alkali with his new position.
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The vice president was quoted to have said:
“Your selection by Mr President follows a rigorous process where all eligible Deputy Inspectors-General of Police and Assistant Inspectors-General of police were considered. The president then appointed you as the most senior qualified and eligible officer."
Legit.ng gathers that Osinbajo noted that the process of appointing Alkali was a departure from the past when the selection of the new IGP often meant the immediate retirement of a cohort of senior police officers whose vast experience and training would no longer be available to the country.
The vice president noted that Alkali will have access to many experienced senior officers to work with in his new role as the nation's police chief.
He added:
“This appointment, which is largely on the basis of seniority and competence, will ensure that you have access to professional and experienced officers to support you in your new role."
Nigerians react
Many Nigerians on social media have reacted to the vice president's statement. Legit.ng collects some of the reactions below:
Theophilus Kumun said on Facebook:
"We know that it has to be a northerner. Such a bias president."
Kelechukwu Chukwunedum Okpara commented:
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"Oga Osibanjo, don't say what you don't know,,, they arranged everything at your back, please don't say anything about this. thank you for your understanding."
Alabi Benjamin said:
"The deal has been done. U owe nobody an explanation. We move"
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Meanwhile, the outgoing IGP, Mohammed Adamu, has officially handed over to the new acting IGP, Alkali.
The handing over ceremony was conducted at the force headquarters in Abuja on Wednesday, April 7. Adamu handed over after Baba was decorated with his new rank.
Legit.ng recalls that Alkali, a Deputy Inspector-General of Police (DIG), was on Tuesday, April 6, appointed as acting IGP by President Buhari.
His appointment was announced by the minister of police affairs, Maigari Dingyadi, when he addressed journalists at the presidential villa.
Source: Legit.ng
