The House of Representatives has withdrawn its earlier State Police Bill and adopted the executive proposal submitted by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, marking a significant shift in the ongoing constitutional amendment process on state policing.
CDA News Nigeria gathered that the decision followed deliberations by lawmakers, who resolved to align with the President’s executive bill to provide a unified legislative framework for the proposed establishment of state police across Nigeria.
The move is expected to streamline legislative consideration of the sensitive constitutional amendment, which has generated widespread debate among stakeholders over its implications for national security, federalism, and the administration of criminal justice.
Lawmakers noted that adopting the executive proposal would eliminate duplication and ensure a coordinated approach to the reform process. The bill will continue through the remaining legislative stages before any constitutional amendment can take effect.
CDA News Nigeria reports that the proposal is part of broader efforts by the Federal Government to strengthen internal security by allowing states to establish police services within a constitutional framework, subject to approval by the National Assembly and other constitutional requirements.
The development has attracted mixed reactions from political leaders, civil society groups, and security experts, with supporters describing it as a step toward improving grassroots security, while critics have called for adequate safeguards to prevent abuse.
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