ADC Critiques Politically Driven State Police Legislation

The African Democratic Congress (ADC), through its national publicity secretary Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi, expressed concerns regarding the current push for state police legislation in Nigeria, labeling it as politically driven. Abdullahi emphasized that the creation of state police is a necessary component of Nigeria's long-term constitutional reform but warned that immediate solutions would not effectively address the escalating crises of banditry, kidnapping, and terrorism.

He criticized the Tinubu administration's handling of national reforms, stating that the rush to amend the constitution without broad public consultation could lead to counterproductive outcomes. Abdullahi insisted that genuine reform requires careful design and independent oversight, cautioning that merely establishing state police would not resolve the current security challenges.

He highlighted the importance of a comprehensive approach to police reform that includes proper training, funding, and accountability mechanisms, rather than a superficial legislative fix that fails to address the underlying issues within Nigeria's policing framework.