Rivers Assembly okays constitutional amendment for state police
The Rivers State House of Assembly on Monday endorsed the Constitution (Sixth Alteration) Bill, 2026, seeking to provide a constitutional framework for establishing State Police structure. All 25 members of the Assembly voted in favour of the bill during plenary, following consultations with their constituents. The Speaker, Martins Amaewhule, commended members for their consultations which […]…
On Monday, the Rivers State House of Assembly voted in favor of the Constitution (Sixth Alteration) Bill, 2026, with all 25 members supporting the measure. The legislation aims to establish a constitutional framework for a State Police structure. Speaker Martins Amaewhule praised the lawmakers for engaging with their constituents before voting.
He noted that Nigerians have been advocating for a subnational policing system to augment the federal police force. Amaewhule emphasized the Assembly's backing for the Federal Government's focus on national security. He expressed confidence that the state legislature would collaborate with other state assemblies to enhance overall security. The bill contains 26 clauses and 25 alterations to existing sections of the principal Act.
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