The Member representing Ado/Okpokwu/Ogbadibo Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Hon. Chief Dr. Bishop Philip Agbese, has called on constituents to submit their views and recommendations on the proposed Constitution Alteration Bill seeking to establish State Police in Nigeria.
In a statement issued ahead of Thursday’s plenary session of the House of Representatives, Agbese described the consultation as a critical step towards ensuring that the position of the constituency is reflected in his vote on the bill.
According to the lawmaker, the National Assembly is scheduled to vote on the State Police proposal amid growing concerns over security challenges across the country.
He noted that the Armed Forces and the Nigeria Police Force are currently overstretched due to the increasing security demands nationwide, making the consideration of State Police an important national conversation.
“The House of Representatives is voting today on the Constitution Alteration Bill for the establishment of State Police. Given the prevailing security challenges across the country, the Armed Forces and the Nigeria Police Force are currently overstretched,” Agbese stated.
He explained that the State Police initiative is being proposed as an additional layer of security architecture aimed at strengthening local security response, improving intelligence gathering, and deepening the country’s federal structure while incorporating necessary safeguards against abuse.
The federal lawmaker emphasised that he remains committed to participatory representation and democratic consultation, stressing that the opinions of the people he represents would guide his decision on the floor of the House.
Agbese therefore urged all constituents to submit their feedback, views, and recommendations before the stipulated deadline of 10:00 a.m., assuring them that all submissions would be carefully aggregated and considered.
He added that the collective position of the constituency would serve as a guide in determining his vote during the plenary deliberations on the constitutional amendment bill.
The consultation has generated interest across the constituency, with many residents expected to contribute their perspectives on what could become a significant reform in Nigeria’s security framework.
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