IGP Ibrahim Idris gets the wrath of the Senate, declared as “Enemy of Democracy”

The Inspector General of Police, Ibrahim Idris got the wrath of the Senate on Wednesday when the it declared the IGP as “Enemy of Democracy”, he is not fit to hold public office.

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The announcement followed the refusal of the police boss to appear in person before the lawmakers after he was summoned earlier on two different occasions.
Earlier, the Senate entered a closed-door session which began at about 12:24 pm and lasted for about almost an hour.
Upon resumption of the plenary, Dr Saraki revealed that the lawmakers deliberated on the non-appearance of the IGP, Ibrahim Idris after a series of invitation.

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According to him, Red Chamber noted that the development was disrespectful to the institution and constitutional authority.
“The Senate resolves to declare the IGP, Ibrahim Idris as an enemy of democracy and not fit to hold any public office within and outside Nigeria and that the refusal of the IG to appear before an investigative committee, as also ruled by a court of competent jurisdiction, is a great danger to our democracy” the Senate President said.
Meanwhile, some Senators have criticized the police boss over his non-appearance at the Red Chamber.

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The Senate Leader, Senator Ahmad Lawan, said “It is very unusual for a public servant to act like this; I have never seen this before anywhere in the world. We need to take a decision because this affects security in the entire country.”
For Senator Enyinaya Abaribe, the action of the IGP shows that there is “no respect for the law” in the country.
He decried that the nation’s democracy is dying bit by bit and accused Mr Idris of abuse of power and office.
On his part, Senator Isah Misau said although the action was not against the Senate but against the Presidency, he noted that Mr. Ibrahim Idris is not competent to be in the office.

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“This is unacceptable and disrespectful. It requires immediate action and I think this Senate needs to take serious action in looking for a way forward,” Senator Emmanuel Bwacha also told his colleagues.

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