Analyst says IGP can serve beyond age 60 under current law
A public analyst, Busayo Mogaji, has clarified that the tenure of an Inspector General of Police is determined by legal provisions, not age or retirement benchmarks. He addressed the ongoing debate about whether IG Olatunji Disu must retire upon reaching 60, stating that such concerns are unfounded. Mogaji emphasized that the Nigeria Police Act & Regulation, 2020, provides for a four-year tenure to ensure stability and continuity in police leadership. He urged the public to rely on verified legal frameworks rather than speculation or social media commentary.
What we know
- Busayo Mogaji stated that the law, not age, determines how long an Inspector General of Police can serve.
- He referenced the Nigeria Police Act & Regulation, 2020, which sets a four-year tenure for the office.
- Mogaji said that public commentary about compulsory retirement at 60 is based on a misunderstanding of the law.
- He explained that the law was designed to shield police leadership from uncertainties linked to standard public service retirement rules.
- The 2024 amendment of the Police Act allows IGPs to remain in office regardless of reaching 60 years of age or 35 years of service.
