The Peoples Redemption Party (PRP) has opposed the Tinubu administration’s push to establish state police, arguing that the Federal Government lacks the credibility and public trust needed to carry out such a major constitutional reform.
In a statement issued by its National Chairman, Hakeem Baba-Ahmed, the opposition party said Nigeria urgently needs reforms to improve security but questioned the ability of the current administration to successfully implement them.
According to the PRP, while the country requires a comprehensive overhaul of its security institutions, the APC-led government has failed to effectively tackle insecurity.
The party argued that creating state police under the current administration could raise concerns about trust and accountability.
The PRP also described the proposed reform as suspicious, urging Nigerians to carefully scrutinise the plan before it becomes law.
The party further called on the Federal Government to prioritise ending insecurity and protecting lives rather than focusing on restructuring the country’s policing system.
Its reaction follows the Senate’s passage of the State Police Bill, which seeks to establish state police services alongside the existing federal police structure through an amendment to the 1999 Constitution.
The PRP also said future elections should serve as a measure of public confidence before major constitutional changes such as the creation of state police are implemented.
Source: Peoples Redemption Party (PRP)
