Reps dump own state police bill, adopt Tinubu’s version

House Adopts Tinubu’s State Police Bill

Nigeria’s House of Representatives is dropping its own State Police Bill to adopt President Bola Tinubu’s version. Speaker Tajudeen Abbas called the executive bill “more robust and comprehensive.” This decision marks a significant shift in constitutional amendment efforts, halting previous harmonization plans. Lawmakers will now begin fresh legislative work on Tinubu’s proposal for major security reforms, ensuring public scrutiny.

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