25 State Assemblies Approve State Police Amendment Bill
The constitutional amendment aimed at establishing State Police in Nigeria has successfully passed a significant legislative hurdle, with 25 out of 36 State Houses of Assembly approving the 2026 Constitution (Sixth Alteration) Bill. This approval exceeds the two-thirds majority necessary for the amendment to advance.
However, 11 states, including Lagos, Ondo, and Ebonyi, have not yet approved the amendment. With the constitutional threshold met, the amendment will be forwarded to the National Assembly for transmission to President Bola Tinubu for his assent.
Hon. Femi Gbajabiamila, Chief of Staff to the President and Chairman of the Presidential Working Group on the National Policing Bill, announced this development, commending the state assemblies for their decisive action. He also noted that the draft National Policing Bill and 29 consequential amendment bills are currently under review at the Federal Ministry of Justice, with expectations for completion by October 30, 2026.
The Working Group aims to facilitate a smooth transition to a dual policing system for enhanced safety in Nigeria.
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