Daddy Showkey Rejoices Over Acting IGP Tunji Disu's Appointment
Nigerian veteran musician John Odafe Asiemo, popularly known as Daddy Showkey, has expressed heartfelt congratulations to Tunji Disu on his appointment as the acting Inspector-General of Police. The singer described Disu's elevation as a significant victory for ordinary Nigerians, highlighting it as a remarkable journey from humble beginnings to national prominence.
President Tinubu's Appointment of Acting IGP
On Tuesday, February 24, President Bola Tinubu officially appointed Tunji Disu as the acting Inspector-General of Police. This decision followed the resignation of Kayode Egbetokun, who stepped down citing pressing family considerations. The President is expected to convene the Nigeria Police Council to formally deliberate on the appointment before forwarding Disu's name to the Senate for confirmation.
Prior to this appointment, Disu had recently assumed office as Assistant Inspector-General of Police in charge of the Force Criminal Investigation Department Annex in Lagos. His career trajectory has been marked by steady progression through the ranks of the Nigeria Police Force.
Daddy Showkey's Social Media Tribute
In a social media post on Wednesday, February 25, Daddy Showkey shared an old photograph from 2016 featuring himself alongside the newly appointed acting police chief. The veteran musician accompanied the image with a heartfelt caption praising Disu's character and celebrating his achievement.
"I know you to be wonderful and straightforward human being, I know you will do the best with the position, we are proud of you. Someone we know from ghetto to Grace, AJ to the World. Congratulations," Daddy Showkey wrote in his congratulatory message.
The singer specifically described Disu as a "wonderful and straightforward human being" and expressed confidence that he would excel in his new role. Daddy Showkey's reference to "ghetto to grace" underscores the acting IGP's perceived journey from modest origins to national leadership.
Public Reactions to the Appointment
The announcement has generated considerable discussion on social media platforms, with various netizens sharing their perspectives on Disu's appointment and Daddy Showkey's endorsement:
- the_abioduns commented: "I met him in 2016 and I can tell everyone for free this is a man of integrity. Uncle TJ na original."
- dekunley_diamante_billionaire remarked: "I never see anyone wey talk about this DISU man.... for the first time are we about to see a drastic change in the NIGERIAN POLICE FORCE scenery?"
- ikuku_oma_oba observed: "Before without this government, now with this government make we dey look."
- Odogwu Deka questioned: "I don't understand this ghetto English wey Daddy Showkey write here. Who told you police are your friends in Naija? Dey play."
Daddy Showkey's Personal Background
Daddy Showkey's connection to this story extends beyond mere congratulations. The veteran musician has previously opened up about his own challenging past while living in the Ajegunle area of Lagos State. In earlier interviews, he revealed that he and other young men once terrorized their community with a firearm discovered on a refuse dump.
The singer disclosed how consequences eventually caught up with other gang members while he managed to escape that lifestyle. This personal history adds depth to his characterization of Disu's appointment as a "ghetto to grace" narrative, suggesting shared understanding of overcoming difficult circumstances.
The appointment of Tunji Disu as acting Inspector-General of Police represents a significant development in Nigeria's security architecture, while Daddy Showkey's public endorsement highlights the cultural resonance of leadership appointments that appear to bridge different social spheres. As the confirmation process moves forward, both the police force and the Nigerian public will be watching closely to see how this new leadership chapter unfolds.
