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By Yusuf Alli, Abuja


Despite pressure from lobbyists, there were strong indications last night that President Muhammadu Buhari may not extend the tenure of Inspector-General of Police Ibrahim Idris.

It was learnt that the IGP might be directed to hand over to the most senior Deputy Inspector-General of Police next week.

It was, however, unclear if an Acting IGP will oversee the security arrangement for the conduct of the general elections in February and March.

Idris, who was born on January 15, 1959, will next week hit the statutory retirement age of 60.

Although, it is within the prerogative of the President to extend the tenure, there had been controversy on whether or not Idris should remain in office.

As at press time, President Buhari has kept the outgoing IGP in suspense on his fate.

It was gathered that when the President met with the IGP last week, he only took brief from him and thanked him for his service.

But he was non-committal on the extension or otherwise of his tenure.

A source, who spoke in confidence, said: “The President is not likely to extend the tenure of the IGP but he is waiting for the statutory retirement day before making a pronouncement. You know, Buhari is a due process leader.

“The outgoing IGP is most likely to hand over to the most senior Deputy Inspector-General of Police pending the appointment of a substantive holder.

“ If Idris leaves, there will be an Acting IGP and this will not affect security arrangement for the general elections.

“So far, the IGP is expected to be preparing his handover note.”

On what transpired between the President and IGP last week, another source said: “Just a routine pre-retirement interaction, including a brief from the IGP and a thank you by Mr. President.

“There was no words from the President on whether or not he may extend his tenure.”

The second source, however, confirmed that there had been pressure for and against tenure extension for Idris.

The source said: “There is intense lobbying by some groups to allow Idris to remain in office till after the general elections.

“These groups argued that it is untidy to ask Idris to leave about a month to the poll when he has put all logistics in place.

“Those for Idris also cited the case of service chiefs, some of who are due for retirement but they have had their service years extended.

“Of course, there are some sponsored associations trying to raise dust against tenure elongation for Idris.

“The President has taken notice of all sides. He is however keeping the IGP in suspense on his decision which will be in the best interest of the country.”

Section 27 of the Third Schedule (Part 1)to the 1999 Constitution says: “The Nigeria Police Council shall comprise the following : (a) the President who shall be the chairman; (b) the Governor of each state of the Federation; (c) the Chairman of the Police Service Commission; and (d) the Inspector-General.

“The functions of the Nigeria Police Council shall include—(a) the organisation and istration of the Nigeria Police Force and all other matters relating thereto (not being matters relating to the use and operational control of the Force or the appointment, disciplinary control and dismissal of of the Force.

(b) the general supervision of the Nigeria Police Force; and

( c) advising the President on the appointment of the Inspector-General of Police.

http://thenationonlineng.net/buhari-may-not-extend-igs-tenure-despite-pressure/

The decision belongs to Baba.
We respect any decision he takes.
We are safe and secured with him at the helm of the affairs of the nation.
We can only pray for long life, wisdom and knowledge for him.
God bless our President MUHAMMADU BUHARI.
God bless Nigeria.

Wailiers and Children of perdition , you can now start wailing......
You hereby have the floor!

Despite pressure from lobbyists, there were
strong indications last night that President
Muhammadu Buhari may not extend the tenure of
Inspector-General of Police Ibrahim Idris.
It was learnt that the IGP might be directed to
hand over to the most senior Deputy Inspector-
General of Police next week.

If the most senior Deputy Inspector General of police is a southerner, Baba will choose to extend Ibrahim Idris tenure.

He will never chose to leave his fate in the hand of a southern IGP at this election period.

He is one of Buhari weak points. Including all the overstayed, non performing service chiefs

post=74613948:
The decision belongs to Baba.
We respect any decision he takes.
We are safe and secured with him at the helm of the affairs of the nation.
We can only pray for long life, wisdom and knowledge for him.
God bless our President MUHAMMADU BUHARI.
God bless Nigeria.

Hear yourself :
You will respect ( and accept) whatever decision he (Buhari) takes".
So u don't have a mind of yourself to know and accept right or wrong?
Clueless Buhari is your standard?
Buhari says yes , it is OK by you. Buhari says No, it is still OK by You., Buhari says but Yes and No. It is OK by you. And even if Buhari says Nothing, it is perfect for you.
Pls tell me: What are you if you are not a ZOMBIE that Fela was referring to in his song.
Buhari don use charm wash una brain comot.
Zombie oh Zombie.

post=74613948:
The decision belongs to Baba.
We respect any decision he takes.
We are safe and secured with him at the helm of the affairs of the nation.
We can only pray for long life, wisdom and knowledge for him.
God bless our President MUHAMMADU BUHARI.
God bless Nigeria.

Is too early for me to be reading this kind of comment.

The presidents flair for not taking quick responsibility on sensitive matters of national importance of this nature tells a lot about how incompetent he is.

The president knew the IGP is due for retirement (despite his claims he never knew the latter disobeyed his orders when sent to Benue), so it befall him to know who next to appoint thereafter & do so accordingly.

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MANNABBQGRILLSpost=74613948:
The decision belongs to Baba.We respect any decision he takes.

We are safe and secured with him at the helm of the affairs of the nation. We can only pray for long life, wisdom and knowledge for him.
God bless our President MUHAMMADU BUHARI.
God bless Nigeria.

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Don't add to the grief & sorrow of many families who have lost loved ones due to the cluelessness of the Buhari government esp.in the NE,NC & down South.

Imagine the president reason for still keeping the worn out service chiefs in their posts despite the BH frontal attacks on the Nigerian military.

If i'm buhari, i'll sit down and review the legal framework of tunure extension. If it's not against d law of the constitution, i'll extend his tenure to only two months after his retirement date. Lets be honest to ourselves, its not easy for a complex country like Nigeria to retire a police IG jst a month to election. Bt if extending the tenure is against the law, he'll jst go. Bt we'll definitely amend the law.

The leaders of wailers have already taken the floor above, let the small small wailers take over from below......
Una go dey ALRIGHT lass lass.
#PepperDemEyes
Carry go Our Fine Bobo of a Daddy joor!
SaiBaba:2015-2023
BGG.

uboma:

Ignore the zombie.
His suya business is no longer thriving hence, he has time to asslick an incompetent leader.
Same feathers flock together, so I am not surprised.
Just ignore him.

Hahaha .
See this one petting and begging another wailing zombie like a dad petting his crying baby!
Wetin person no go see for Nairaland sef!
Oh Lawd!!

Idris should just go and retire........

We need a independent IGP not this Transmitted transmission of the translotion...

Ok

SAI BUHARI

This man is 60years old...? naija,i salute u!!!!!

As usual, the BBQgrillinglunatic has shown up to display unadulterated lunacy as always.

I will miss Transmission Transmission when he retires .

Nigerians greet you goodbye

Since the IGP meets pmb's criteria of religion and tribe he may get an extension

If Baba ask this one to kill for him he won't think twice#Zone to the B#

post=74613948:
The decision belongs to Baba.
We respect any decision he takes.
We are safe and secured with him at the helm of the affairs of the nation.
We can only pray for long life, wisdom and knowledge for him.
God bless our President MUHAMMADU BUHARI.
God bless Nigeria.

Wailiers, you can now start wailing......
You hereby have the floor!

apesinola001:
Nigerians bid you farewell

Read the thread again....this time SLOWLY!
Wait to bid Your President farewell in 2023....dont rush!

Transmission transmission transmission
Bye bye �

apesinola001:
Transmission transmission transmission
Bye bye �

Good boy!

Buhari is d worst president ever...anyway Dats d best d almajiri north can offer

At dis time I wish I was from kenya

Big lie. He will certainly extend it just as he left the service chiefs. Election rigging is the purpose.

Jubrin will not dare to replace him now, IGP will spill the bean

CharleyBright:


Hear yourself :
You will respect ( and accept) whatever decision he (Buhari) takes".
So u don't have a mind of yourself to know and accept right or wrong?
Clueless Buhari is your standard?
Buhari says yes , it is OK by you. Buhari says No, it is still OK by You., Buhari says but Yes and No. It is OK by you. And even if Buhari says Nothing, it is perfect for you.
Pls tell me: What are you if you are not a ZOMBIE that Fela was referring to in his song.
Buhari don use charm wash una brain comot.
Zombie oh Zombie.

Stop responding to no life dude like him. Naturally no apc big or small can reason independently. So just bin him.

Mouth Gig:
SAI BUHARI

SAI BABA

Is Buhari even aware Mr Transmission's tenure has expired?