The Joint Union Congress of the Police Service Commission (PSC) has called for the removal of Inspector General of Police Kayode Egbetokun, accusing him of misrepresenting facts about the recent recruitment exercise.
Tensions have escalated between the police and the commission’s union over this recruitment process.
On Saturday, the police claimed that the recruitment was tainted by corruption and other irregularities, while the PSC accused the police of attempting to take over the process.
Addressing journalists on Wednesday, the union’s Chairman, Adoyi Adoyi, emphasized that the actions of the Inspector General could potentially lead to chaos, which is contrary to his professional duties.
Adoyi stated, “We begin this press conference with a clarion call on the President and Commander in Chief of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Bola Tinubu, to immediately relieve IGP Kayode Egbetokun of his appointment.
A public officer who misleads the President and causes confusion in the country may lead to chaos, which is antithetical to his duty as a police officer.
His behavior is reminiscent of the Biblical Haman, who deceived his principal in an attempt to wipe out an entire nation but was thwarted by divine intervention.
Adoyi further alleged that certain elements within the police attempted to smuggle over 1,000 names into the recruitment list.
He explained, “We have reliable information indicating that elements within the Police Force tried to smuggle over 1,000 names into the recruitment list. This manipulation was a severe breach of the recruitment process and a calculated attempt to undermine the credibility of the entire exercise.”
He also described the allegations made by the IG against the commission as false, unfounded, and irresponsible.
Adoyi added, “The allegations of fraud and other unwholesome acts levelled against the Police Service Commission and its staff are unfounded, spurious, speculative, and most irresponsible, especially considering how these allegations were made public before official channels for addressing such matters were utilized.”
Credit: Nigerian Tribune