Bayelsa Assembly Approves State Police Constitutional Amendment

The Bayelsa State House of Assembly has approved the proposed sixth alteration to the 1999 Constitution, which aims to establish state police services and related matters. This approval followed the transmission of the constitutional amendment bill from the National Assembly to the 36 state Houses of Assembly for consideration.

The lawmakers discussed the proposal during a plenary session in the Committee of the Whole and subsequently voted in favor of the amendment. Speaker Abraham Ingobere, represented by Deputy Speaker Michael Ogbere, praised the members for their swift action and commitment to the legislative process, calling the decision a historic milestone for the Seventh Assembly.

Ingobere stated that the establishment of state police services is a significant step in the constitutional amendment process, emphasizing the importance of governance, security, and the well-being of the people. The implementation of this amendment will depend on the completion of the constitutionally prescribed amendment process.