Tinubu Meets National Assembly Leaders on State Police

On Tuesday, February 23, 2023, President Bola Tinubu held a meeting with leaders of the National Assembly at the Presidential Villa in Abuja. This meeting occurred just before the Assembly resumed plenary after a short recess.

Attendees included Senate President Godswill Akpabio, Deputy Senate President Barau Jibrin (Kano North), Senate Leader Opeyemi Bamidele (Ekiti Central), Speaker of the House of Representatives Tajudeen Abba, Deputy Speaker Benjamin Kalu (Rep, Bende), and Imo State Governor Hope Uzodimma. The meeting lasted approximately 30 minutes, and the purpose was not disclosed.

Earlier, the National Assembly had postponed its initial resumption date from February 24 to allow committees to conclude budget defense sessions. President Tinubu had previously urged lawmakers to consider constitutional amendments to establish state police during an iftar dinner with Senate members.

He reiterated his commitment to this initiative, emphasizing the need for constitutional safeguards to prevent potential abuses by state governors. Akpabio also called for active citizen engagement in legislative processes.