Edo Assembly backs State Police constitutional alteration bill
The Edo State House of Assembly has unanimously voted in support of the State Police constitutional alteration bill as passed by the National Assembly. DAILY POST reports that the House approved and voted in support of the bill on Wednesday, September 23, 2026, during plenary. The Speaker of the House, Hon. Yekini Idaiye, before members […] Edo Assembly backs State Police constitutional…
The Edo State House of Assembly has unanimously backed the State Police constitutional alteration bill passed by the National Assembly. On September 23, 2026, during plenary, the House approved the bill, which was transmitted from the National Assembly on September 16, 2026. The Speaker of the House, Hon. Yekini Idaiye, informed members that the bill aimed to establish State Police Services and address related matters.
Majority Leader Hon. Sunny Ojiezele highlighted the bill's importance in combating insecurity in the country, noting that it allowed states to consider the proposal according to their legislative procedures. Support came from various Assembly members, all of whom described the bill as commendable and forward-thinking. Following the passage, Idaiye directed the Clerk of the National Assembly in Abuja to receive clean copies of the bill.
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