Jonathan Sacks Onovo, Others 
Published on September 8, 2010 by pmnews · 23 Comments
Ogbonna Onovo, former Inspector General of Police
President Goodluck Jonathan this afternoon sacked Nigeria’s service chiefs, retaining only Air Marshal Oluseyi Petirin,who has now been promoted to the position of Chief of Defence Staff.
Major General A.O. Ihejirika is the new Chief of Army Staff. He replaces Gen. Abdulrahman Danbazzau.
In the sweeping cleanout of the nation’s security apparatus, the Inspector General of Police, Ogbonna Onovo was also removed. He was replaced by Hafiz Ringim.
President Jonathan also appointed a new Director-General of the State Security Service, SSS, Mr. Ita Ekpenyong.
The new Chief of Naval Staff is Rear Admiral O.S. Ibrahim, while the new Chief of Air Staff is Air Vice Marshal M.D Umar.
In a statement this afternoon by the Special Assistant to President Jonathan on Media and Publicity, Ima Niboro, the president thanked the outgoing service chiefs and said their tenure expired in August this year.
He also thanked them for their loyalty and selfless service to the country.
The appointment of the new service chiefs takes immediate effect but is subject to ratification by the National Assembly.
Oluokun Ayorinde/Abuja
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Since the surreptitious arrival of former President Ya’adua to Abuja from Saudi Arabia, without the slightest knowledge of Goodluck Jonathan(former VP), the aiding and abetting of the military chiefs, State Security Service and the lack-luster performance of the Inspector-General of Police in security, I knew their days were numbered. Besides, you are only a Commander-In-Chief of the Armed Forces, in Africa, if you appoint your own man. Jonathan is gradually becoming his own man.
this is a good step. Jonathan should always remind those at the hem of govt to always adhere to court rule. Now that Onovo is out what will be his fate with the present court order? I hope his case will turn out to be like Balogun’s. Jonathan thank for sacking that Danbazza of a person who is like a green snake under a green grass.
HE is on the right course to cleanse the seurity agencies.God bless him
this is a good step. Jonathan should always remind those at the hem of govt to always adhere to court rule. Now that Onovo is out what will be his fate with the present court order? I hope his case will not turn out to be like Balogun’s. Jonathan thank you for sacking that Danbazza of a person who is like a green snake under a green grass. Put trustworthy people in place ahead of next year election if you are really sincere of one man one vote and i also recommend that new police uniform without pockets should be approved and watch out for where they will hide their raked money for the masses.
what a beautifull platform for the election. goodwill and lovers of this great nation; please take note.
good step to move the country forward and conduct a credible eletion in 2011.
Bullshit.onovo gave at least lagosians wonderful gift by removing ‘revenue generation points’ called checking points or is it stop and search.no matter what the man should be left their.now the bad boys in black will be fully back on the road for the ‘usual’ and not for our safety.
Action long overdue
This is a very good job. Its now that I know GEJ is working. Let them go, we need new breed and young gallant officers. Onovo is a failure, People should now know that loyalty always go with hard work. Good for 2011 general election. I also pray for the new Ag. IGP to be a shining example to the younger generation. GEJ we are solidly behind your good policies and 2011 ambition, The lord will guide us, PDP or no PDP the masses are with you. I m not a politician & i dont know GEJ, but ,I believe in what I see of quality leadership. Long live FRN.
This action is long overdue, what with embarrassing sidelining of the then acting president Jonathan on the “security coup” when Yaradua returns from Saudi health sojourn
At last an igbo man gets what he has been deprived since civil war, now to onovo where will he run to after his many contempt charges. This is what they say no condition is permanent, today may be yours tomorrow for others. I remember this same onovo when ribadu sneekrd into nigeria and for onovo to admit his incompetencies claimed the mediamen imagine our media was lying. The ignoramus thomas said if this was true at least someone would have taken his picture and by the time this was splashed on the pages of newspaper he said afterall he is not the immigration helmsman. Good riddance to bad rubbish. Joe goodluck to you and weldone.
TO GOD BE THE GLORY.THIS IS A NEW DAWN.
heeeeeeeeee! Good luck na you biko i will vote you as nigerian president for 8 years
it is awesome decision to move nation forward mostly on removal of onovo cos the man is very corrupt
for onovo to be sacked that is a good thing cos he thinks he is above the law.I also do not want Haviz Rigim to be like onovo
TO BE HONEST, I WAS HAPPY WITH THIS NEWS SO THAT CORRUPTION IN NIGERIA WILL STOP
What a beautiful step to begin. You have got to perform creditably or goodluck.
Oh Onovo, foundermental human rights violation was rampant among your men while you served. I hope the present police chief will not allow that, and he will ensure that the basic rights of the ordinary man on the street are not been violated by men of the police force
Good job at least let the new security chiefs make the country save for people to lIve in, If you solve the problem of kidnapping, you will win lots of hearts. It has given Nigeria a black eye on our already bad image. Good luck to our new Police chief.
NOW DANBANZA HAVE BEEN SACK, I WISH THE NEW ARMY CHIEF GEN. IHEJIRIKA WILL NOW DEPLOY SOME TROOPS IN A BLACK NIGHT WITHOUT APPROVAL FROM PRESIDENCY TO WELCOME THE HALF DEAD DANBANZA TO STILL HOLD ON AS HE DID DURING THE TIME OF YAR-ADUA, AND AGAIN DEPLOY SOME MASQURADE TO GO TO JOS KILL THE REMAINING CHRISTIAN THERE, RUBBISH IN THE HIGHEST ORDER.
thanks very much mr president, i will like you to appont me on your party to salve my people in abia state as the up coming election is at hand, for security system of energy who have in atlanta city will secure every citizen of my state nomatter the comminity, it will give exact point of crime and the people involve,
please my fellow good nigerians give youth,s an open door to show what we have from united state inorther to savegurd our people back home.
RICH MALACHI
ATLANTA GA
Your excellency GEJ, since to be late is better than never, we commend you for the good job in terminating so0me corrupt security officers; and we pray that some other corrupt assistants will learn their lessons also. God will surely make it to work out for you that sky will not even be the limit but will be the beginning of your successful tenures of office.
onovo is a fool he is corrupt