IGP TENURE EXTENSION: NBA INSTITUTES LEGAL ACTION CHALLENGING SAME.

Dear Colleagues,

Recall that the tenure of Mr. Mohammed Adamu as the Inspector General of Police which expired on the 1st day of February 2021 was further extended by 3 months. 

The leadership of the Nigerian Bar Association have looked at the said tenure extension, and is of the considered opinion that the President of Federal Republic of Nigeria, does not have the powers to extend the tenure of the Inspector General of Police and that such extension is unconstitutional.

Consequently, the Nigerian Bar Association through the NBA Public Interest Litigation Committee (NBA), has instituted a suit at the Federal High Court challenging the said tenure elongation.  

Please find attached the NBA President's Statement on the issue, and a copy of the originating processes challenging the said extension. 

Dr. Rapulu Nduka

Publicity Secretary

Nigerian Bar Association