The Global Integrity Crusade Network (GICN), a pro-democracy and anti-corruption group, has issued a 48-hour ultimatum to Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) Corps Marshal Shehu Mohammed, demanding he either resign or publicly explain the legal basis for remaining in office beyond the age of 60.
The ultimatum was delivered in a letter dated Wednesday, August 12, addressed directly to Mohammed and signed by the group's Director of Public Affairs, Oladokun Babajide. The letter was sighted by Legit.ng.
GICN's Case Against Mohammed
GICN stated that Mohammed turned 60 on Friday, May 29, 2026, and argued that his continued tenure raises serious questions about compliance with federal public service regulations. The group cited the Public Service Rules, 2021, which mandate retirement at 60 years of age or upon completing 35 years of pensionable service, whichever comes first.
The organisation maintained that a tenure-based appointment does not automatically override this requirement unless expressly permitted by law, a presidential exemption, or another valid legal instrument. It also referenced the retirement of former FRSC Corps Marshal Boboye Oyeyemi in 2022, arguing that past leadership transitions highlight the need for clear answers on the legal framework governing who can lead the agency and for how long.
GICN called on Mohammed to disclose any authorising instrument backing his continued stay in office if one exists, insisting that the matter must be handled openly and in accordance with due process.
Consequences of Ignoring the Ultimatum
The group made clear that failure to comply within the 48-hour window would trigger what it called the next phase of its advocacy campaign. That phase would include a public press conference, peaceful protests, and legal action at the Federal High Court seeking judicial clarification on whether Mohammed's continued tenure is lawful.
GICN framed its intervention as a bid to uphold the rule of law and safeguard the credibility of public institutions. It stressed that the FRSC, as a statutory national body, must be led in strict accordance with due process, and that no individual should occupy a public office in circumstances that conflict with applicable regulations.
Court Rules Against FRSC
Previously, Legit.ng reported that a Federal High Court sitting in Kano determined that the Federal Road Safety Commission (FRSC) holds no legal mandate to operate on state and local government roads, declaring the commission's enforcement activities within Kano metropolis unlawful and unconstitutional. Hon. Justice M. S. Shuaibu delivered the judgment on Thursday, July 16, in a fundamental rights suit brought by Kano-based legal practitioner Abba Hikima, Esq. against the FRSC.
