The Senate is expected to reconvene today for an emergency plenary session as lawmakers move to pass the contentious State Police Bill and advance one of the most far-reaching security reforms in Nigeria’s democratic history.
The special sitting follows concerns that the proposed constitutional amendment establishing state police formations could not be concluded before lawmakers embarked on a three-week recess due to a quorum shortfall.
The bill, which seeks to decentralise policing and allow states to establish and control their own police services, requires the support of at least two-thirds of senators because it involves amendments to the 1999 Constitution.
PUNCH Online earlier reported that despite broad bipartisan backing, the Senate was unable to secure the constitutionally required number of lawmakers needed to complete the amendment process before proceeding on recess.
Determined to avoid further delays, the Senate leadership has intensified consultations across party lines and appealed to lawmakers to
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