House of Representatives is set for a pivotal vote on Thursday on a constitutional amendment bill that seeks to establish state police, a proposal that could significantly reshape the country’s security architecture.
Benjamin Kalu, the deputy speaker of the House and chairman of the Constitution Review Committee, announced on Wednesday in Abuja that the bill would be presented for voting during plenary. He urged all lawmakers to be present, describing the session as a crucial moment in the ongoing constitutional amendment process.
The proposed legislation has been at the centre of national debate, with supporters arguing that state-controlled police forces would improve local security and strengthen responses to rising insecurity across the country. Critics, however, have expressed concerns that the system could be abused by state governments for political purposes.
Thursday’s vote is expected to test lawmakers’ resolve on one of Nigeria’s most consequential constitutional reform proposals in recent years, with the outcome likely to shape the future of policing and internal security nationwide.
