By Kelvin Adegbenga
In every institution undergoing reform, there will always be resistance. There will be those uncomfortable with change, unsettled by transparency, and intimidated by competence.
The question many observers are now asking is simple: who is afraid of the intimidating achievements of Bukola Kuti?
Since her resumption of office as Principal Staff Officer to the Inspector-General of Police, ACP Bukola Kuti has redefined administrative efficiency at the office of the Nigeria Police Force.
Before she assumed duty, petitions written to the Office of the Inspector-General of Police often took as long as four months to be assigned, if they were assigned at all. Some petitions reportedly languished endlessly on desks, buried under bureaucratic bottlenecks and systemic inefficiencies.
That narrative has changed.
Under ACP Kuti’s watch, no petition remains on her desk beyond 24 hours. The difference is not cosmetic; it is structural. It is not symbolic; it is measurable.
Citizens who once hesitated to approach the system now experience prompt acknowledgment and swift administrative processing. Efficiency has replaced delay. Transparency has replaced opacity.
For years, many Nigerians were discouraged from submitting petitions to the Office of the Inspector-General due to disturbing allegations of unscrupulous elements who allegedly “charged” millions of naira merely to facilitate submission.
Such practices, if true, undermined trust and eroded confidence in institutional fairness. Today, petitions move seamlessly without anyone paying a dime to any individual. Access has been restored. Confidence is returning.
This transformation is not accidental. It is the product of professionalism, discipline, and integrity.
Beyond administrative reforms, ACP Bukola Kuti has demonstrated exceptional capacity in event coordination and institutional representation. Most events organized at the Force Headquarters with her involvement have ended in excellence, reflecting her passion and meticulous attention to detail.
A shining example is the 2025 Nigeria Police Christmas Carol, widely regarded as the most organized and impactful edition in the history of the police Christmas Carol events. It was not just a ceremony; it was a statement of renewed image and institutional pride.
Her leadership style blends firmness with empathy. She embodies courage in high-risk operations, resilience under pressure, intellectual depth in investigative matters, and a rare ability to combine the “human touch” with necessary discipline.
In a profession that demands both strength and sensitivity, she has managed to strike that delicate balance.
More importantly, her work aligns squarely with the vision of the Inspector-General of Police to build a professionally competent, service-driven, rule-of-law-compliant, and people-friendly Police Force.
The mission to leverage technology, intelligence, and enhanced training to combat crime, while prioritizing personnel welfare and integrity, cannot succeed without officers who internalize and operationalize these ideals. ACP Kuti is clearly one of such officers.
It is therefore unsurprising, though unfortunate, that some unscrupulous elements may feel threatened by her rising profile and uncompromising standards. When inefficiency is disrupted, those who benefitted from it often resist.
When transparency is introduced, those who thrived in opacity feel exposed. Attempts to tarnish her image may be nothing more than the last refuge of those unsettled by reform.
But if history is any guide, sustained excellence speaks louder than coordinated distractions. Rather than deter her, the noise appears to strengthen her resolve. She continues to work with dedication, focus, and an evident commitment to institutional progress.
So again, the question remains: who is truly afraid of the intimidating achievements of ACP Bukola Kuti?
Perhaps the answer lies not in her actions, but in the discomfort of those who can no longer operate in the shadows.
Kelvin Adegbenga writes from Wuse 2, Abuja. email: kelvinadegbenga@yahoo.com