The Presidential Villa in Abuja came under tension on Monday as retired police officers staged a protest at one of the main gates of Aso Rock, demanding immediate action from Bola Ahmed Tinubu on the long-awaited Police Exit Bill.
The protesters, made up of elderly retirees and some of their family members, blocked access to the gate early in the day.
Leading Reporters reports that their action disrupted movement in the area and drew the attention of security operatives stationed at the Villa. Political podcast series
The demonstration was organised under the umbrella of the Police Retired Officers Forum of Nigeria.
The retirees said their protest was the result of years of frustration. They described the current pension system as unfair and deeply damaging to their welfare. Nigerian cultural tours
According to them, the system has left many former officers struggling to survive after dedicating decades of service to the country.
At the centre of their demand is the Police Exit Bill. The proposed law seeks to remove the Nigeria Police Force from the Contributory Pension Scheme.
The bill was passed by the National Assembly in December 2025 and forwarded to the Presidency in March 2026. However, it is yet to receive presidential assent.
Carrying placards and chanting solidarity songs, the protesters made their grievances clear. Some of the inscriptions read, “Police dey work, PenCom dey chop” and “Tinubu, sign our bill now.”
