The presidency has said that the court will determine the
legality or otherwise of President Muhammadu Buhari’s extension of the tenure
of Mohammed Adamu as Inspector General of Police.
Last week, Buhari directed Adamu to continue in office for
three months.
Legal practitioners have kicked against the action,
insisting that the President does not have such powers.
Ebun-Olu Adegboruwa (SAN) stated that Buhari violated the
constitution.
The lawyer declared that Nigeria presently has no IGP
recognized by law.
Adegboruwa said the constitution provides that before
appointing or removing an IGP, the President must consult the Nigeria Police
Council.
But speaking to Channels TV on Tuesday, presidential aide,
Femi Adesina told Nigerians to allow the law to take its course.
“It is within the prerogative of the President to appoint
who the IGP would be, and he has done that.
“Whether he is retired or not, it’s a legal matter. I know
some lawyers are in court, the court will pronounce on it”, he said.
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