The Digest:
Former Inspector-General of Police Kayode Egbetokun has expressed joy over Tunji Disu's appointment as acting IGP, highlighting their shared history and mutual benefit from President Tinubu's mentorship during his tenure as Lagos governor. Speaking at Disu's swearing-in ceremony at the State House, Egbetokun said: "I am happy that he is the one taking over from me." He recalled a key lesson from Tinubu: "A good leader should have a successor and a succession plan and must invest in his likeliest successors." Egbetokun noted he deliberately invested in capable officers, and "I am happy that one of those I invested in has been found most suitable for the job." He detailed Disu's roles under his administration, including principal staff officer, CP in Rivers and FCT, and implementing the presidential directive withdrawing police from VIP protection. Egbetokun expressed confidence Disu will continue ongoing reforms and strengthen intelligence response, discipline, and professionalism.
Key Points:
- Egbetokun's endorsement ensures smooth leadership transition.
- Mentorship legacy from Tinubu shapes police succession planning.
- Disu gains institutional backing, while force benefits from continuity.
- This signals deliberate investment in police leadership development.
- The timing, with shared history, reinforces confidence.
Sources: The Cable, State House
