The ex- media aide to former President Goodluck Jonathan, Reno Omokri has expressed that the public should not drag the Deputy Inspector-General of Police (DIG), Frank Mba, to the controversy surrounding the tenure of Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Kayode Egbetokun.
This was contained in a X (Twitter) post made by Omokri on Tuesday, the former aide stated that after conducting his own research about the situation, he found that Mba is content with his role as DIG and remains loyal to his boss Egbetokun.
Insight Media reported that Egbetokun’s tenure has generated a lot of debate over whether he should retire or continue his role after turning 60 in September 2024.
However, Lateef Fagbemi who is the Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF) and Minister of Justice has clarified that Egbetokun’s tenure remains valid for four years, which begins from the day of his appointment on October 31, 2023.
Amid the controversy, some social media users have accused Mba, who hails from the South-East, of orchestrating opposition to Egbetokun’s tenure as a way to position himself as his successor.
Many argue that Egbetokun’s extended stay in service is meant to block an Igbo officer from becoming IGP.
Mba was promoted to the post of DIG in June 2023, he is the most senior police officer from the South-East geopolitical zone.
Omokri has comes out to condemnedDon’t drag Frank Mba into Egbetokun’s tenure saga — Reno Omokri the speculation, warning that it could harm Mba’s career by misrepresenting him and creating unnecessary tension.
“I also found this to be such an open secret within police circles so much so that even close aides and friends of the IGP lay credence to the fact that Frank is probably the highest supporter of his boss, Egbetokun, amongst serving police officers,” Omokri said.
He stressed that the appointment of an IGP is the president’s prerogative and is not swayed by social media influence or sentimental arguments.
Omokri urged those who claim to support Mba to stop spreading misinformation, emphasising that Mba is focused on his duties and does not need unnecessary controversy jeopardising his career.
