OPINION: Ex-IGP Mohammed Adamu’s Record Faces Scrutiny Over Governorship Ambition
LAGOS APRIL 27TH (NEWSRANGERS)-As Nigeria moves closer to the 2027 general elections, former Inspector General of Police (IGP), Mohammed Adamu, has expressed his intention to contest the governorship election of Nasarawa State.
The former IGP reportedly declared his intention recently during a meeting with the members of the state working committee of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Lafia, the state capital.
Mr Adamu’s declaration comes at a time when public expectations for transparency, accountability, and good morality in leadership are high.
However, a review of his career trajectory and controversies during and after his service years raises questions that may influence the political prospects of the former police boss.
Mohammed Adamu, who served as Nigeria’s 20th Inspector General of Police from January 2019 to April 2021, was appointed by former President Muhammadu Buhari.
Before he was appointed the IGP, Mr Adamu had an extensive career in law enforcement, including international experience at INTERPOL headquarters in Lyon, France, where he served in various leadership capacities.
Adamu’s tenure as IGP coincided with some of the most challenging periods in Nigeria’s recent history, notably the # Endsars protests in October 2020. The demonstrations, driven by widespread allegations of police brutality, culminated in nationwide unrest.
While multiple accounts reported fatalities among protesters and security personnel, there remains no official, independently verified data on the actual number of casualties.
The security response during these protests continues to generate public debate, with critics questioning the leadership and accountability mechanisms under Adamu’s command.
It was also under Adamu’s watch that security lapses were recorded nationwide during the COVID-19 induced lockdown as crimes surged very high.
Despite these controversies, Adamu was honored with the Commander of the Order of the Federal Republic (CFR) award by President Buhari in October 2022, recognising his contributions to the Nigerian Police Force and international policing cooperation.
Although Adamu has maintained a relatively low profile, reportedly focusing on farming enterprises between Abuja and Nasarawa, his official declaration to seek the elective position in 2027 is raising concerns among stakeholders who question his ethical and moral uprightness.
Party insiders suggest that while Adamu commands respect for his long-standing career in law enforcement, internal party politics, public sentiment over his past actions, and evolving standards for leadership accountability may pose significant hurdles in his bid for the governorship.
Political observers note that the next few years will be crucial for Adamu to rebuild public trust, articulate a clear vision for Nasarawa State, address lingering concerns about his leadership legacy and clarify grey areas on his personal affairs that are now of public interest.
Indications are rife that as the race to 2027 is beginning to take shape, Mohammed Adamu’s candidacy will likely continue to provoke both scrutiny and debate among voters, party members, and political analysts alike.
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on Apr 27 2025. Filed under National.
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