"Legal proceedings have been initiated by a lawyer against Bola Tinubu, the Police Council, and others, contesting the purportedly unlawful prolongation of the IGP's tenure."

 "Legal proceedings have been initiated by a lawyer against Bola Tinubu, the Police Council, and others, contesting the purportedly unlawful prolongation of the IGP's tenure."

"President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the Nigeria Police Council are facing a lawsuit at the Federal High Court in Abuja. The case, filed by lawyer and human rights activist Maxwell Opara, challenges the legality of extending the tenure of Inspector General of Police Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun. Opara seeks a court order to stop Egbetokun from continuing to act as IGP, arguing that the tenure extension under the amended Police Act is unlawful."

Or, in a slightly different tone:

"Human rights lawyer Maxwell Opara has filed a suit against President Tinubu and the Police Council, contesting the legitimacy of IGP Egbetokun's tenure extension. Opara requests a court injunction to prevent Egbetokun from further serving as IGP, citing violations of the amended Police Act."

The lawyer's main argument is that, according to the Public Service Rules 2023, Egbetokun must retire as a public servant when he turns 60 or completes 35 years of pensionable service, whichever comes first. The lawyer is asking the court to clarify several points, including:

- Whether Egbetokun's position as IGP is subject to the Public Service Rules

- Whether he can continue in office after reaching retirement age

- Whether formal notification is needed when an appointment ends due to retirement

- Whether a terminated appointment can be revived by a later law change

The lawyer seeks court declarations that:

- Egbetokun's position is subject to the Public Service Rules

- He must retire at 60 or after 35 years of service

- No formal notification is needed when an appointment ends due to retirement

- A terminated appointment cannot be revived by a later law change

- Egbetokun cannot remain in office after reaching retirement age

- Only actively employed, non-retired police officers can be appointed as IGP

The suit, supported by an 18-paragraph affidavit, was filed by Pastor Nnenna Maxwell Opara on behalf of the plaintiff, but a hearing date has not been set yet.