The leadership of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has called for the immediate suspension of Tijani Fatai, the Lagos state commissioner of police, over alleged partisan conduct.
On Tuesday, the City Boy Movement inaugurated its Lagos chapter, pledging to mobilise youths and grassroots supporters for President Bola Tinubu’s re-election in the 2027 elections.
The event, held in Ikeja, the state capital, was attended by political leaders, traditional rulers, youth leaders, and members of the All Progressives Congress (APC).
Fatai was seen in a viral video arriving at the event, where he exchanged pleasantries with members of the City Boy Movement.
While reacting in a post on X, the NDC described Fatai’s presence at the event as inappropriate and partisan.
“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,” the opposition party wrote.
“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 in the discharge of his duties during the elections.
“We therefore demand that the police authorities immediately suspend and sanction the Commissioner of Police, CP Tijani. We further demand that the Police authorities make a firm commitment to playing a neutral role in the upcoming election.
“That the Police authorities protect voters and supporters of other candidates who are not members of the ruling party. That the Police ensure the safety of the lives and property of all voters, regardless of religion, ethnicity, or party affiliation.”
The NDC also asked the Lagos police commissioner to “tender his resignation immediately for denigrating the institution of the Police”
