State Police: Commendable Step, but Disorderly Legislation Raises Concerns of Political Misuse
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.
The process should involve greater community participation. Policing should be more visible at the local government and community levels. The mechanism for passing the law appears highly disorganised, with no public hearing on such a sensitive issue. Indeed, the rush to enact the law without proper legislative procedures fuels suspicion among many observers about the political motives behind it.
The greatest concern does not arise from logistical issues; it stems from history. There is a widespread, justifiable fear that state police forces could become instruments in the hands of governors. The suspicion is that a state-controlled police force could be weaponised to suppress political rivals, disrupt opposition rallies, and manipulate elections.
For state policing to evolve from a risky political gamble into a genuine security solution, the law must not only permit states to establish police forces but also clearly provide for independent oversight bodies, such as a state-level Police Service Commission that is entirely free from executive influence, to ensure that policing serves the public interest rather than the interests of the ruling elite.
Going by what Nigerians have seen so far, there is no guarantee that this administration can resist the temptation to take advantage of state policing to influence the 2027 general election by proxy. In view of that possibility and the danger it poses to the polity, it is necessary to defer its implementation until after the general election.
A New Nigeria is POssible. -PO
Calling For The President’s Resignation Is A Legitimate Democratic Demand - Zekeri
Nigerians are the employers, and the President works for the Nigerian people. Even though I did not vote for President Tinubu, many Nigerians did. But if you are elected to serve the people and fail in the fundamental responsibilities of government, the irreducible minimum is to resign.
Idris Zekeri Jr, Spokesman, Peter Obi Media Reach
"It's not that Nigeria cannot work; it's just that governance is in the hands of w!ck£d, selfish, and greedy people. You don't expect a th!£f not to steål.
If we truly want to change Nigeria, get your PVC and let all of us come out to vote in 2027. The fact remains that it is difficult to rig an election when there is massive voter turnout."
— Pastor
I still don’t understand why Nigerians are obsessed with adding B. Sc, M. Sc, PhD, ACCA, FCA, MCIPM and countless letters before or after their names.
A country where insecurity is rising.
Poverty is deepening.
Hunger is everywhere.
Electricity is unreliable.
Schools are failing.
Hospitals are struggling.
Yet our biggest obsession seems to be titles.
A society that worships credentials more than outcomes will keep producing people who look qualified on paper but cannot solve real problems.
The countries leading the world are not led by title collectors.
They are led by problem solvers.
Nigeria has no shortage of certificates.
Nigeria has a shortage of real solutions.
2 years ago today, WAEC deleted this 2016 video confirming that Peter Obi moved Anambra State from 27th to 1st in WAEC rankings, all because of that guy in Aso Rock.
Whenever I post a picture of myself wearing my Ichafu headwrap and caption it “Ichafu,” some people start harassing me.
I didn’t grow up around your culture, I never knew you existed and we do not share the same ancestry.
Why should I abandon my language to adopt yours?
Next week, I will be taking 3 students and 2 teachers to Rome, Italy, all expenses paid by me.
All visas have been issued and all arrangements have been sorted.
The students will represent Nigeria in the Maths and Science categories of the International STEM Olympiad.
They will compete alongside 154 other countries.
The students who won the 2026 South East Maths Olympiad and the teachers who supported them are going. Both the teachers and the students will experience growth together.
I will continue to push our bright minds to global stages.
In 10 years, I pray you will be alive to see the outcome of our investments in our children today.
Who is truly working doesn’t need to blow their own trumpet
Egbon @tokunbo_wahab own na to tweet and audio ban of styrofoam 🤣
Well #LAWMACrisis say make we show am Mile2/Badagry Expressway 👇
Obi media office to presidency: Leadership is about accountability, not hurling insults at critics
The Peter Obi Media Reach (POMR) has faulted the presidency’s response to the call for President Bola Tinubu to resign, saying leadership is defined by accountability rather than attacks on critics.
On Monday, Obi, the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) presidential candidate, asked Tinubu to step down from office over the “monumental failure” in governance.
Over 10 top military officers were killed under Tinubu. We watch them slaughtered on live videos.
Meanwhile Tinubu’s Air Fleet received ₦20.3 billion, while our Army’s allocation for operational equipment, which was supposed to receive ₦20.6 billion, received only ₦1.4 billion barely 8% of what it should be.
He’s busy campaigning while school children have spent over 30 days in captivity.
#TinubuTheFailure