The 2027 presidential candidate for the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, has reacted to the passage of the State Police Establishment Bill by the Nigerian Senate.
Obi, in a statement issued on Friday, June 26, 2026, welcomed the passage of the bill by the Red Chamber.
Describing this move by the legislature as a potential step toward addressing Nigeria’s security challenges, the former Anambra governor raised strong concerns about the rushed process and risks of political abuse.
He also noted that the bill is a “significant legislative milestone” that responds to long-standing demands from Nigerians, security experts, and regional stakeholders.
He explained that a centralised policing system has proven unsuitable for a country as large and diverse as Nigeria.
Obi, however, expressed reservations about the quality of the legislative process.
He said, “The mechanism for passing the law appears highly disorganised, with no public hearing on such
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