Controversy Over FRSC Corps Marshal's Tenure Extension

The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) is facing controversy over allegations that Corps Marshal Shehu Mohammed has overstayed his tenure, which should have ended upon reaching the mandatory retirement age of 60 on September 30, 2023. The Justice for Fair Vanguard (JFV), led by Chairman Audu Abubakar and Secretary Folak Abimbola, issued a statement on Friday in Abuja, asserting that Mohammed's continued service violates public service rules.

They claim that the federal government has not officially extended his tenure, which was initially announced two years ago. The group emphasizes that the retirement age rule should automatically terminate the Corps Marshal's appointment, which has been vacant for two months.

They express concern that Mohammed's continued presence in office blocks career advancement for younger officers and threaten legal action against the federal government if a successor is not appointed. Osondu Ohaeri, FRSC's Deputy Corps Commander for Public Education, was unavailable for comment, while unnamed top officials denied the allegations regarding the tenure extension.