Retired Police Officers Demand Pension Bill from Tinubu

On Monday, retired police officers gathered in Abuja to protest against President Bola Tinubu's failure to sign the police pension bill, warning that he risks losing their votes. The protest, led by CSP Raphael Irowainu, involved retirees from across the 36 states, who blocked the gates of the presidential villa from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM local time.

The bill, which passed the National Assembly on December 4, 2025, and was transmitted to the president on March 16, 2026, seeks to establish a Nigerian Police Force Pension Board and exempt police officers from the contributory pension scheme established by the Pension Reform Act of 2014. Irowainu emphasized the urgency of the bill, highlighting the dire financial conditions faced by retirees, some of whom receive as little as N20,000 monthly.

The protesters vowed to continue their demonstrations until the bill is signed, expressing their determination to fight for their rights and welfare.