‘Nepotism, tribalism order of the day’ — Aisha Yesufu reacts to Frank Mba’s retirement

A chieftain of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Aisha Yesufu, has expressed sadness over the retirement of Deputy Inspector-General of Police (DIG) Frank Mba from the Nigeria Police Force.

 

Mba is among several senior officers expected to leave the force following recent leadership changes within the institution.

 

The development comes after the exit of former Inspector-General of Police Kayode Egbetokun and the confirmation of Tunji Disu as the new police chief, a transition that has triggered the retirement of a number of top-ranking officers.

 

Reacting in a post on X, Yesufu described Mba as a dedicated officer who still had much to contribute to the country’s security system.

 

“I am so saddened about the retirement of DIG Frank Mba! An officer with so much to offer to the nation, most especially the police force that desperately needs overhauling,” she wrote.

 

The activist also criticised what she described as the growing influence of nepotism and tribal considerations in national institutions.

 

“How do we fight terrorism when we have turned our security architecture into a joke?” she asked.

 

“When nepotism, tribalism and lack of merit is the order of the day, terrorists will have the upper hand.”

 

Yesufu’s comments add to ongoing public reactions surrounding recent changes in the leadership of Nigeria’s police hierarchy.