Sowore Criticises Tinubu For Extending Kemi Nandap’s Tenure As Immigration Boss
Human rights activist and former presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore, has condemned President Bola Tinubu’s decision to extend Kemi Nandap’s tenure as the Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Immigration Service, describing the move as “intolerable.”
Sowore accused the President of rewarding incompetent and long-serving civil servants who refuse to relinquish their positions after reaching retirement age.
Sowore expressed his frustration on Tuesday, in a post on his verified X account, stating, “This situation is intolerable! Under President Bola Tinubu’s governance, the practice of rewarding incompetent and long-serving civil servants who refuse to relinquish their positions after attaining retirement age has become obstinately prevalent, thereby obstructing the career progression of others who are either mandatorily retired or coerced out of their roles by these recalcitrant officials.”
Sowore also criticized Nandap’s actions during the #EndBadGovernanceInNigeria protests in August 2024, alleging that she had placed opponents of Tinubu on a national watchlist.
“This Nigeria Immigration Service, Controller-General Kemi Nandap, who started placing Tinubu opponents on the national watchlist at airports and border posts across Nigeria during #EndBadGovernanceInNigeria protests in August 2024, just as Kayode Egbetokun as IGP of Nigeria Police Force was murdering protesters and charging minors for treason,” Sowore said.
He called for the removal of both Nandap and Kayode Egbetokun, adding, “EgbetokunMustGo #KemiNandapMustGo.”
OSUN DEFENDER reported that the extension of Nandap’s tenure until December 31, 2026, was confirmed in a statement from President Tinubu’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga.
In the statement, President Tinubu praised Nandap for her leadership in improving border management, immigration modernisation, and national security.
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