Appointment Of Next IGP Won’t Be Based On Religion, Ethnicity – Presidency

The Presidency has said the appointment of the next Inspector-General of Police (IGP) will not be based on religion and ethnic considerations.

Incumbent Inspector-General of Police, Mohammed Adamu, who was expected to leave office on February 1, after attaining marked retirement age has brought about surrounding speculations on ethnic consideration of the next IGP to replace Adamu.

Speaking during a media programme on Monday, February 1, Presidential Spokesman, Garba Shehu, while making this known noted that it would be impracticable for top security appointments to be based on ethnic or religious considerations.

According to Shehu, there would be over 250 service chiefs if such factors were to be considered.

He also said the security agencies have ways of producing their leaders.

Garba Shehu affirmed that the appointment will based on who can best help to protect lives and properties across the country.