PRP Opposes State Police Amid Senate Constitutional Amendment

The People's Redemption Party (PRP), led by National Chairman Dr. Hakeem Baba-Ahmed, has expressed strong opposition to the proposed establishment of state police in Nigeria, questioning the motives of President Bola Tinubu's administration.

This opposition comes just 24 hours after the Senate passed a constitutional amendment bill aimed at creating a framework for state police, a move seen as a significant step towards decentralizing police power in response to Nigeria's worsening security challenges. In a statement issued on Thursday, Baba-Ahmed described the proposed reform as suspicious and urged Nigerians to reject it, citing the current administration's lack of credibility and public trust.

He emphasized that the constitutional requirements for such a major shift in policing must be met and criticized the administration's failure to manage security effectively. The Senate's approval of the bill was announced by Senate President Godswill Akpabio, with Barau Jibrin chairing the committee that reviewed the amendment.