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Egbetekun<\/p>\n
By Amah<\/p>\n
Kindly share:<\/p>\n
The Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) has warned against tenure extension for the Inspector General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun.<\/p>\n
Executive Director of MURIC, Professor Ishaq Akintola said on Monday that the extension could erode efficiency, breed division, and diminish public confidence in the police force.<\/p>\n
According to him, the amendment to the Police Act that paved the way for Egbetokun\u2019s tenure extension is a cause for concern.<\/p>\n
The amended Section 18(8) of the Act allows the IGP to remain in office until the end of the term stipulated in the letter of appointment, rather than retiring at the age of 60.<\/p>\n
Akintola noted that the police force had made significant strides in improving security in recent times, with hundreds of kidnap victims rescued and several high-profile crimes solved.<\/p>\n
He, however, feared that the tenure extension could undermine this progress and create divisions within the force.<\/p>\n
\u201cMURIC\u2019s intervention is significant, given the organisation\u2019s focus on promoting and protecting the fundamental human rights of Nigerian Muslims.<\/p>\n
\u201cWhile the issue of the I-G\u2019s tenure extension may not be directly related to Muslim rights, it has a bearing on the security and welfare of all Nigerians, including Muslims.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe move has sparked debate, with some arguing that it is necessary to maintain continuity and stability in the police force, while others see it as a violation of the Police Act,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
Akintola advised Egbetokun to bow out now before the controversy got messy and his clean record was tarnished.<\/p>\n
\u201cReal heroes leave the stage while the ovation is loudest,\u201d he said, suggesting that Egbetokun should take a dignified exit rather than risk his legacy. (NAN)<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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