File: Former Abia Governor, Senator Orji Kalu
The Senator representing Abia North, Orji Kalu, has dismissed claims that President Bola Tinubu’s push for the establishment of state police is driven by political considerations ahead of the 2027 general election, saying the President’s motivation is the safety of Nigerians.
Speaking on the proposed constitutional amendment during an interview on Arise News on Sunday, Kalu said Tinubu had consistently explained that his interest in state police was rooted in addressing the country’s security challenges.
“Well, I want to correct one impression. President Tinubu is not making this law because of the 2027 election. President Tinubu is anxious about this law because, from what he explained to us and to me, he’s concerned about the safety of Nigerian people,” Kalu said.
The former Abia State Governor explained that the first step towards establishing state police is for state Houses of Assembly to approve constitutional amendments removing the provision that recognises only one police force in the country.
