The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has demanded the immediate suspension of Tijani Fatai, the Lagos State Commissionerof police, over alleged partisan conduct.
On Tuesday, the City Boy Movement inaugurated its Lagos
chapter, pledging to mobilise youths and grassroots supporters for President
Bola Tinubu’s re-election in the 2027 elections.
The event, held in Ikeja, the state capital, was attended by
political leaders, traditional rulers, youth leaders, and members of the All
Progressives Congress (APC).
Viral videos circulating on social media show Fatai arriving
at the event, where he exchanged pleasantries with members of the City Boy
Movement.
Reacting in a post on X, the NDC described Fatai’s presence
at the event as inappropriate and partisan.
“We condemn in the strongest terms the appearance of the
Lagos State Commissioner of Police, CP Tijani, at a partisan event promoting a
particular candidate in the upcoming general election,” the opposition party
wrote.
“We understand that the rudderless APC-led administrations
have no iota of respect for our institutions, but seeing a Commissioner of
Police at a partisan event can only point to one thing: He will be biased in
the discharge of his duties during the elections.
“We therefore demand that the police authorities immediately
suspend and sanction the Commissioner of Police, CP Tijani. We further demand
that the Police authorities make a firm commitment to playing a neutral role in
the upcoming election.
“That the Police authorities protect voters and supporters
of other candidates who are not members of the ruling party. That the Police
ensure the safety of the lives and property of all voters, regardless of
religion, ethnicity, or party affiliation.”
The NDC also asked the Lagos police commissioner to “tender
his resignation immediately for denigrating the institution of the Police”.
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