…Disu, 59, had been serving in an acting capacity since his appointment last Wednesday following Egbetokun’s exit.
ABUJA, NIGERIA- The iNews Times | The National Police Council has unanimously endorsed the appointment of Olatunji Disu as the substantive Inspector-General of Police.
The Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, confirmed the development to our correspondent shortly after the council’s meeting at the State House, Abuja, which lasted about 40 minutes.
“Yes, they have unanimously endorsed Disu as IGP,” Onanuga said.
The meeting, which commenced around 2:15 pm upon the President’s arrival at the Council Chamber, was convened in line with the provisions of the Police Act 2020, mandating the council to consider such appointments.
Earlier, while announcing the resignation of former IGP Kayode Egbetokun, the Presidency had disclosed that the council would be summoned to formally deliberate on Disu’s appointment.
“In compliance with the provisions of the Police Act 2020, President Tinubu will convene a meeting of the Nigeria Police Council to formally consider the appointment of AIG Disu as substantive Inspector-General of Police, after which his name will be transmitted to the Senate for confirmation,” Onanuga had stated.
The Police Council, chaired by the President, comprises the 36 state governors, the Chairman of the Police Service Commission and the Inspector-General of Police.
Senior Presidency and police sources had earlier confirmed the meeting, noting that it was scheduled for Monday in keeping with established procedures.
Among those in attendance were Vice President Kashim Shettima; Secretary to the Government of the Federation, George Akume; National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu; and Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, Didi Walson-Jack, alongside several state governors and ministers.
Disu, 59, had been serving in an acting capacity since his appointment last Wednesday following Egbetokun’s exit.
Although Egbetokun cited “family issues” in his resignation letter, reports indicated that he was summoned to the Presidential Villa and directed to step aside prior to the announcement.
