…as lawmakers renew push for security overhaul
The National Assembly has said it is awaiting an executive bill on the proposed establishment of state police, as renewed insecurity across the country continues to intensify legislative pressure for a decentralised security architecture.
A senior lawmaker involved in ongoing consultations said discussions on the proposed policing structure have reached an advanced stage, but the legislature is constrained by procedure, noting that the initiative must originate from the executive before it can be formally processed.
The lawmaker explained that the complexity of the proposal, which seeks to amend key provisions of the 1999 Constitution, makes it unsuitable for individual sponsorship within the legislature.
According to the lawmaker, “We are more than ready to approve the bill once the executive transmits it. There is no hesitation on our part. The commitment is there, but the process matters.”
The source added that, “This is not
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