Proposal for Constitutional House of Chiefs Amid State Police

The article discusses the proposal for establishing a House of Chiefs in the Constitution, following the anticipated establishment of State Police. It expresses skepticism about the feasibility of this proposal, citing the current political landscape where politicians may resist competition for power and influence from a future House of Chiefs.

Traditional rulers are described as seemingly satisfied with their low-profile responsibilities and not actively pursuing constitutional roles. The concept of a House of Chiefs is rooted in Nigeria's political history, with references to the London Constitutional Conference of 1957, which aimed to enhance representation in the Northern House of Chiefs and establish similar structures in the Western and Eastern Regions.

The conference noted agreements for increasing membership and powers of these Houses, including the potential for the Southern Cameroons House of Chiefs to remain an advisory body.