The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has called for the immediate suspension of the Lagos State Commissioner of Police, Tijani Fatai, accusing him of displaying partisan conduct after attending the inauguration of the City Boy Movement’s Lagos chapter, Peak Newspaper reports.
The opposition party made the demand after videos circulated on social media showing the police commissioner at the event held in Ikeja on Tuesday, where he was seen exchanging greetings with members of the pro-Tinubu political group.
The City Boy Movement launched its Lagos chapter with a pledge to mobilise young people and grassroots supporters for President Bola Tinubu’s re-election bid in the 2027 general elections.
The event was attended by APC leaders, traditional rulers, youth representatives and party supporters.
Reacting in a statement posted on its X account, the NDC described the commissioner’s presence at the gathering as inappropriate and capable of undermining public confidence in the neutrality of the Nigeria Police Force.
“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 party stated.
“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.”
The party urged the police authorities to take disciplinary action against the commissioner and reaffirm the Force’s commitment to impartiality ahead of the 2027 polls.
“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 called on Fatai to resign from office, arguing that his attendance at the political event had diminished the image and neutrality expected of the police institution.
