• Says Egbetokun’s Stay as IGP Remains Illegal

• Safiu Kehinde

Human Rights activist and convener of the ‘Take-It-Back’ movement, Omoyele Sowore, has insisted that the planned protest slated to hold today must go on despite Police warning.

NPO Reported that the Nigerian Police Force had yesterday faulted the planned protest which is set to clash with the National Police Day celebration.

The Force had in a statement issued on Sunday by its spokesperson, Olumuyiwa Adejobi, labelled the protest as ill-timed and mischievous plot to dent the image of the Police.

While stressing that the National Police Day is earmarked to celebrate the resilience and dedication of Police officers, the Force called for the suspension of the planned protest, stressing that the rationale behind it is questionable.

Reacting in a statement on his official X handle, Sowore dismissed the Police warning as he insisted the the nationwide protest must hold.

He reiterated his call for the retirement of the Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, stressing that no amount of initiative can save him from the controversy surrounding his illegal stay as the Police chief.

“It is the Nigeria @Policeng under the leadership of ILLEGAL Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, that should reconsider their program.

“No amount of such initiatives can save Egbetokun from the controversy surrounding his illegal, unjust, and scandalous appointment by @officialABAT.

“Egbetokun must retire from the Police force after completing his 35 years in service the way others have retired after completing their mandatory years in service.

“Nigeria needs a new police force, not one headed by a spent force IGP utilizing diversionary tactics to shift public attention from his shortcomings and scandals.

“Regardless, tomorrow’s must go across Nigeria. Nothing can stop the movement of the people!” Sowore wrote.