The Presidency has affirmed that there would be no ethnic consideration in the appointment of the next Inspector-General of Police, Njenje Media News reports.
Presidential spokesperson, Garba Shehu, speaking at Channels TV ‘Sunrise’ Daily show said on Monday that it would be impracticable for top security appointment to be made based on ethnic or regional factors. He said that if such factors were to be considered, there would be over 250 service chiefs.
Shehu also said the security agencies have ways of producing their leaders. The spokesman added that the appointment will be based on who can best help to protect lives and property across the country.
Njenje Media News reports that the Inspector-General of Police, Mohammed Adamu, was expected to leave office yesterday Monday, as he attains the retirement age and as usual in the public space, there have been speculations and apprehension on the tribe of the person to replace the IGP.
