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Outrage as Lagos Police Chief Attends Pro-Tinubu Movement Event

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Translated from English, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Lagos State Commissioner of Police, CP Tijani Fatai, attended the inauguration of the City Boy Movement's Lagos chapter.
  • The group is a sociopolitical movement aligned with President Tinubu's administration, focused on mobilization for the 2027 elections.
  • The police commissioner's presence at the partisan event has drawn condemnation from opposition parties, raising concerns about impartiality.

The presence of Lagos State Commissioner of Police, CP Tijani Fatai, at the inauguration of the City Boy Movement's Lagos State Chapter Executive Committee has sparked significant controversy and outrage.

Video footage circulating on social media shows CP Tijani Fatai in uniform attending the event in Ikeja. He was seen interacting with participants wearing caps bearing President Bola Tinubu’s campaign logo and the initials “ST,” associated with Seyi Tinubu, the President's son. The master of ceremonies introduced the police commissioner and his entourage, acknowledging their attendance at the event.

We condemn in the strongest terms the appearance of the Lagos State Commissioner of Police, CP Tijani, at a partisan event promoting a particular candidate in the upcoming general election.

— Nigeria Democratic CongressCondemning the police chief's attendance at the City Boy Movement event.

The City Boy Movement is described as a youth-led sociopolitical group supporting President Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda. Its stated focus includes grassroots mobilization, youth empowerment, and supporting APC-aligned candidates for the 2027 general elections. The inauguration reportedly involved pledges to mobilize millions of votes in the South-West region.

We understand that the rudderless APC-led administrations have no iota of respect for our institutions, but seeing a Commissioner of Police at a partisan event can only point to one thing: HE WILL BE BIASED.

— Nigeria Democratic CongressExpressing concern over the potential bias of the Lagos Police Commissioner.

Reacting to the police chief's attendance, the Nigeria Democratic Congress, an opposition party, issued a strong condemnation. The NDC stated that the commissioner's presence at a partisan event promoting a specific candidate raises serious concerns about impartiality and signals potential bias in his duties during the upcoming elections. The party demanded CP Tijani's immediate suspension and sanction, a commitment to neutrality from the Nigeria Police Force, and protection for voters and supporters of other candidates. They also called for the commissioner's resignation, alleging he denigrated the police institution.

The incident has fueled debate online, with many users questioning the appropriateness of a serving police commissioner attending an event organized by a movement closely linked to the ruling party. Social media users have expressed dismay, with one user writing, "Today, the Lagos State Commissioner of Police was in attendance at the Lagos State Chapter City Boy Movement EXCO inauguration. We’re in for a long ride in this country, bro."

Today, the Lagos State Commissioner of Police was in attendance at the Lagos State Chapter City Boy Movement EXCO inauguration. We’re in for a long ride in this country, bro.

— Abu AmirA social media user's reaction to the police commissioner's presence at the event.
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Originally published by The Punch in English. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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