Galadima Warns Against Creation of State Police in Nigeria

Buba Galadima, a chieftain of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), expressed concerns regarding the proposed creation of state police in Nigeria during an interview on Tuesday. He argued that this initiative would neither address the country's security challenges nor strengthen democracy.

Galadima highlighted that the proposal, which is part of the constitutional amendment process, could lead to political intimidation of opposition parties as the 2027 general elections approach. He drew parallels to the defunct native authority police, which he claimed was used to suppress political opponents.

Galadima warned that state police could exacerbate ethnic and religious divisions by recruiting predominantly from specific groups within states, potentially undermining national unity. He emphasized that the current Nigerian police and military have not effectively resolved security issues, questioning the efficacy of state police in improving the situation.