ADC rejects Reps’ passage of state police bill
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) rejects the House of Representatives’ passage of the State Police Bill, citing constitutional violations and lack of Read More: https://punchng.com/adc-rejects-reps-passage-of-state-police-bill/
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has urged the House of Representatives to review the constitutional amendment bill regarding the formation of state police, claiming the original vote procedures violated constitutional requirements. The opposition party argued that lawmakers' votes cast through WhatsApp and members who were absent during the vote were counted towards the constitutional threshold.
ADC's National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi, emphasized that any amendment must adhere to strict procedures, warning that it could undermine the legitimacy of the state police framework if proper process is ignored. The party pledged support for establishing state police to combat Nigeria's security crisis but stressed the need for a transparent, constitutional and inclusive process.
They also criticized the handling of the legislation during consideration, alleging inadequate scrutiny and unaddressed constitutional objections.
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