All Progressives Congress in a statement by its National Publicity Secretary, Alhaji Lai Mohammed has called for the removal of Inspector General of Police, Mr. Suleiman Abba.
This call was made because of the IG’s refusal to acknowledge Aminu Tambuwal as the Speaker of the House of Representatives. APC said this has shown that he is partisan and he will not be able to hold free and fair elections next year.
The statement read, “Abba is presiding over perhaps the most-partisan police force ever in the history of our nation. He has thrown professionalism, neutrality and fairness to the winds and made the police a willing tool in the hands of a frenzied executive. He cannot be trusted to ensure a level-playing field for all parties at the next general elections; hence he should be removed immediately.
“By refusing to recognise Tambuwal as the Speaker, the IG has also indicated he does not recognise the entire House of Representatives. For a man who was not elected by anybody to make this impertinent assertion about elected representatives of the people is tantamount to treason.
“Abba has shunned all pretences to neutrality, professionalism and decency and he is no longer fit to occupy the important office of the IG.”
APC also alleged that the IG is following orders from the Presidency.