[News] National Assembly Holds President Muhammadu Buhari Accountable For Police IG’s Actions

Federal lawmakers on Tuesday said President Muhammadu Buhari must be held accountable for the actions of the Inspector General of Police, Ibrahim Idris.

This was part of a five-point resolution made at a Joint Executive Session of the National Assembly on Tuesday.

“The systematic harassment and humiliation by the Executive of perceived political opponents, people with contrary opinion, including legislators and judiciary, by the Police and other security agencies must stop,” Senate President Bukola Saraki read.

“There must be strict adherence to the Rule of Law and protection for all citizens by the President and his appointees.

“The President must be held accountable for the actions of his appointees and must be ready to sanction those that carry out any act which will ridicule or endanger our country and democracy.

“The government should show sincerity in the fight against corruption by not being selective, also prosecute current appointees that have cases pending against them.”

“We also hereby reaffirm our earlier resolution on the vote of no confidence on the Inspector General of Police, who does nothing but preside over innocent Nigerians with an outright disregard for the constitutional authority of both the executive and the legislature.”