Breaking: Nigeria President has power to extend IGP's tenure, Court rules
Thompson Nsisongabasi
Jun 18, 2021
A Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has ruled that the President has power to extend the tenure of a retiring Inspector General of Police (IGP) pending the completion of the process for the appointment of a substantive successor.
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Justice Ahmed Mohammed while passing the judgment on Friday said if the President has power to appoint, he should be be meant to extend same appointment.
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