STATE POLICE BILL AND STATE HOUSES OF ASSEMBLY
The Bill must not be sacrificed on the altar of legislative complacency, writes TOCHUKWU JIMO OBI Nigeria’s worsening security challenges demand urgent, practical and far-reaching reforms, yet the unnecessary delays by
The proposed constitutional amendment for the establishment of State Police in Nigeria has been met with a lackluster response from many State Houses of Assembly, raising concerns about the nation's security future. As of October 2026, only four states—Edo, Oyo, Osun, and Rivers—had formally approved the amendment, falling far short of the required 24 out of 36 states for constitutional progress.
While some states have shown verbal support for State Police, legislative action is essential to fulfill constitutional requirements. The approaching elections may further delay the process as lawmakers prioritize political activities over necessary reforms. The urgency of the situation, coupled with the potential impact on Nigeria's security landscape, demands that state legislatures move swiftly and decisively to approve the amendment, rather than allowing it to be sacrificed on the altar of legislative complacency.
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