The House of Representatives has withdrawn its proposed constitutional amendment bill seeking the establishment of state police and adopted a similar Executive-sponsored proposal submitted by President Bola Tinubu.
The decision was announced during plenary on Tuesday after lawmakers gave the Executive-backed state police bill its first and second readings.
Following the readings, the bill was referred to the House Committee on Constitutional Review for further legislative consideration.
With the development, the House has set aside its earlier proposal and shifted attention to the version forwarded by the Presidency as part of ongoing efforts to amend the Constitution to allow for the creation of state police.
The Committee on Constitutional Review is expected to scrutinise the bill’s provisions, assess its legal implications and make recommendations to lawmakers.
After concluding its review, the committee will submit a report to the House for further debate and consideration.
The Executive-sponsored proposal now serves as the primary state police bill before the House as lawmakers continue deliberations on reforms aimed at strengthening security and policing at the sub-national level.
However, the bill must still pass through the remaining legislative stages and secure the required approvals before it can become law.
