By Henry Umoru
Presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, ahead of the 2027 polls, Peter Obi, has made a strong case for the implementation of the State Police to be postponed until after next year’s elections.
The former Anambra State governor expressed fears that the process may be abused within the polity, while emphasising the need first to address the process’s alleged disorganisation.
Obi commented on the recent passing of the State Police Bill in the Senate via his X handle on Friday.
The 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party, LP, said, “The recent passage of the State Police Bill by the National Assembly marks a significant legislative milestone in addressing a long-standing demand of the Nigerian people. For years, many of us, alongside security experts and regional stakeholders, have consistently argued that a highly centralised policing structure is fundamentally unsuitable for a country as vast, diverse, and complex as Nigeria. However, the legislative and constitutional implementation appears shaky and raises legitimate concerns.
