NBA Appoints J-K Gadzama, SAN, As Lead Counsel In Suit Challenging IGP’s Tenure Elongation

The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), has appointed Joe-Kyari
Gadzama, SAN, to lead the legal team challenging the extension of
Adamu Mohammed’S tenure as the Inspector General of Police.

THENIGERIALAWYER(TNL), had reported that President Muhammadu
Buhari on 4th February 2021, extended the tenure of the Inspector
General of Police, IGP, Mohammed Abubakar Adamu by three
months.

The tenure of Adamu expired on February 1, 2021, by attainment
of 35 years of service by virtue of section 18(8) of the Police
Act, 2020.

The Nigerian Bar Association, reacting to the illegality of the
appointed constituted a legal committee to initiate a legal action
against the president.

Joe-Kyari Gadzama, SAN is to lead the legal team in the action
which is against the Police Service Commission and others at the
Federal High Court sitting in Abuja.

The Learned Silk appointed out that the extension of the tenure
of the Inspector General of Police is an aberration of the
Constitution and also an outright abuse of power as well as
violation of the provision of section 215(1) of the Constitution;
sections 7(3), 7(6) and 18(8) of the Police Act 2020. He further
pointed out the need for organs of government regardless of who is
concerned, to uphold the law as no one is above the law. He stated
that the essence of the Nigerian Bar Association is also to serve
as a watch-dog to avoid desecration of the 1999 Constitution (as
amended) and other relevant laws.

Joe-Kyari Gadzama, SAN also appreciated the President of the NBA
– Mr. Olumide Akpata for ensuring that the NBA doggedly stands up
for the rule of law.

The matter is slated for 20th April 2021 for hearing before Hon.
Justice A. R. Muhammed

The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), has appointed Joe-Kyari
Gadzama, SAN, to lead the legal team challenging the extension of
Adamu Mohammed’S tenure as the Inspector General of Police.

THENIGERIALAWYER(TNL), had reported that President Muhammadu
Buhari on 4th February 2021, extended the tenure of the Inspector
General of Police, IGP, Mohammed Abubakar Adamu by three
months.

The tenure of Adamu expired on February 1, 2021, by attainment
of 35 years of service by virtue of section 18(8) of the Police
Act, 2020.

The Nigerian Bar Association, reacting to the illegality of the
appointed constituted a legal committee to initiate a legal action
against the president.

Joe-Kyari Gadzama, SAN is to lead the legal team in the action
which is against the Police Service Commission and others at the
Federal High Court sitting in Abuja.

The Learned Silk appointed out that the extension of the tenure
of the Inspector General of Police is an aberration of the
Constitution and also an outright abuse of power as well as
violation of the provision of section 215(1) of the Constitution;
sections 7(3), 7(6) and 18(8) of the Police Act 2020. He further
pointed out the need for organs of government regardless of who is
concerned, to uphold the law as no one is above the law. He stated
that the essence of the Nigerian Bar Association is also to serve
as a watch-dog to avoid desecration of the 1999 Constitution (as
amended) and other relevant laws.

Joe-Kyari Gadzama, SAN also appreciated the President of the NBA
– Mr. Olumide Akpata for ensuring that the NBA doggedly stands up
for the rule of law.

The matter is slated for 20th April 2021 for hearing before Hon.
Justice A. R. Muhammed