The Peoples Redemption Party has faulted the Federal Government’s bid to establish state police, saying President Bola Tinubu’s administration should focus on ending insecurity instead of pursuing constitutional reforms that require greater public confidence. In a statement signed by National Chairman Hakeem Baba-Ahmed, the party argued that the current administration lacks the credibility and public […]
The Peoples Redemption Party has faulted the Federal Government’s bid to establish state police, saying President Bola Tinubu’s administration should focus on ending insecurity instead of pursuing constitutional reforms that require greater public confidence.
In a statement signed by National Chairman Hakeem Baba-Ahmed, the party argued that the current administration lacks the credibility and public confidence necessary to implement a major restructuring of Nigeria’s policing system.
The PRP acknowledged the need for sweeping reforms in the country’s security architecture but maintained that such changes should only be undertaken by a government that enjoys broad public trust.
According to the party, the Federal Government has failed to effectively manage existing security institutions, making its proposal for state police difficult to support.
The opposition party also described the planned reform as questionable, urging Nigerians to carefully consider its implications before endorsing it.
It further argued that the outcome of the next general election should determine whether a future administration proceeds with constitutional changes on state policing.
The PRP advised the Tinubu administration to direct its attention toward improving security nationwide and addressing the country’s persistent insecurity rather than introducing a new policing structure.