Why I Appointed Tunji Disu as Acting IGP, Tinubu Discloses in Personal Statement
- President Bola Tinubu has explained the reason behind the appointment of Tunji Disu as the new Inspector General of Police
- According to the president, his confidence in the leadership and operational depth of Disu influenced his decision to make him the IGP
- Tinubu's statement has started generating reactions from some Nigerians, who shared different views about the development
President Bola Tinubu has stated that he appointed Tunji Disu as the new Inspector General of Police because of his confidence in him.
The president expressed confidence in Disu's "operational depth and leadership" and assured that his appointment would shape the direction of the police force amid the current security challenges of the country.
Source: Twitter
President Tinubu disclosed that he would convene the Nigeria Police Council soon to formally consider Disu's appointment as a substantive Inspector General of Police before sending his name to the Senate for confirmation. He said this was in line with the Police Act 2020.
He reiterated that his "administration remains unwavering in its commitment to strengthening national security and ensuring that the Nigeria Police Force is professional, accountable and fully equipped to discharge its constitutional responsibilities."
Nigerians react to Tunji Disu's appointment
The development has started generating reactions from Nigerians. Below are some of their comment:
Good_Guy demanded action on insecurity:
"Whenever top officials resign for family reasons, Nigerians naturally raise an eyebrow. Kayode Egbetokun may be stepping aside politely, but the hard truth is that insecurity didn’t take a break while he was in charge. Now Tunji Disu is in. Titles and speeches are fine, but Nigerians are tired of promises. What people want now is safety they can actually feel, not another round of official statements. At the end of the day, under Bola Ahmed Tinubu, this appointment will only matter if things truly change on the streets. Results over reassurance."
Source: Twitter
Abdussamad Yusuf Abubakar also called for proactive action on insecurity:
"Titles and transitions matter less than outcomes. The country has heard strong words before. What Nigerians now expect is measurable improvement in security and policing standards across the federation."
Ojie Osas
"This Tunji Disu news sweet me sha. I’m glad he has been appointed even though it’s on an interim basis. He’s one of the few decent ones out there. Hopefully, he restores the respect associated with the NPF or at least brings some sense of sanity to the Nigerian Police Force."
Prof Imonokha Enakhena alleged fraud in the appointment:
"If this is the turning point for the Nigeria Police, I don’t know, because it is tainted in regional affiliation rather than qualification and expertise. Expectedly, all the DIGs will now be retired, which is a pity based on the resources deployed to train these officers who are still in their early fifties. If we were living in a saner clime, DIG Frank Mba would have been the best choice. He’s intelligent, and with the requisite knowledge about policing and their role in managing internal security. He’s specifically trained in Counter-terrorism by the FBI. It is a shame his career is abruptly ended due to entrenched nepotism in our Federal politics."
You can read the president's full statement on X here:
Egbetokun, 2 governors blacklisted
Legit.ng previously reported that the International Press Institute (IPI) Nigeria formally unveiled the Nigeria Book of Infamy, a new platform designed to publicly name state actors who perpetrate abuses against journalists and violate press freedom in Africa's most populous nation.
Following the launch, IPI Nigeria President, Musikilu Mojeed, announced that the first entries in the book would include the governors of Niger and Akwa Ibom states, as well as Egbetokun.
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