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Rivers Assembly endorses constitutional amendment on state police

The Rivers State House of Assembly on Monday endorsed the proposed constitutional amendment seeking to establish state police as part of efforts to strengthen security in Nigeria.

He said the intervention was also intended to encourage self-reliance, create employment opportunities and stimulate economic activities at the grassroots.

The lawmaker described Monday’s programme as the third edition of the empowerment scheme, which has featured different forms of support for residents of the constituency.

Afuape had previously organised empowerment programmes involving cash and business equipment for constituents. In May 2025, for instance, reports indicated that hundreds of beneficiaries received cash and various tools, including motorcycles, sewing machines, refrigerators, grinding machines and other equipment.

Beyond the empowerment activities, the gathering also assumed a political dimension as supporters of the lawmaker used the occasion to mobilise support for his bid to return to the House of Representatives in 2027.

Afuape has previously expressed his intention to seek another term in the National Assembly, saying his ambition would ultimately be determined by the people. He subsequently secured the APC ticket for the Abeokuta South Federal Constituency seat after a competitive party primary. Reports showed that he polled 12,633 votes across the constituency’s 15 wards to defeat four challengers, with his closest rival scoring 760 votes.

At Monday’s event, APC members and supporters called for continued support for the lawmaker ahead of the 2027 general elections.

Afuape also urged residents to participate in the electoral process and called on his supporters to back President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the APC’s governorship candidate in Ogun State, Senator Olamilekan Adeola, popularly known as Yayi.

The lawmaker has previously campaigned for continued support for Tinubu ahead of 2027, urging APC members and eligible voters to participate in registration and other electoral processes.

The latest empowerment programme therefore combined constituency support activities with political mobilisation as preparations for the 2027 elections gather momentum in Ogun State.

The resolution was adopted during plenary presided over by the Speaker, Rt. Hon. Martin Amaewhule, following consideration of the constitutional amendment bill transmitted to the House by the National Assembly.

Amaewhule read a letter from the Clerk of the National Assembly before presenting the bill containing the proposed alterations to facilitate the creation of state police.

Following the presentation, the Speaker put the proposal to a vote, with the lawmakers unanimously endorsing the bill.

Amaewhule said the decision was informed by the need to strengthen Nigeria’s security architecture and support ongoing security reforms under President Bola Tinubu.

He said the bill contained 26 clauses, with 25 alterations involving substitutions to provisions of the principal Act.

According to him, the provisions proposed for alteration include Sections 84(4), 89(2), 121(3), 124(4), 109(2), 153(1), 157(2), 158(1) and 160.

“These votes and proceedings are hereby adopted as a working document of this House,” Amaewhule said.

The Speaker said the proposed amendment would provide a constitutional framework for the establishment of state police services, subject to the provisions of the Constitution.

He added that, if passed, the amendment would also strengthen the role of the National Assembly in prescribing national minimum standards for policing.

The Assembly is expected to formally communicate its resolution to the National Assembly through an official letter as part of the constitutional amendment process.

The proposed alteration requires approval by state Houses of Assembly across the federation before it can proceed to the next stage of the amendment process.

https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/09/rivers-assembly-endorses-constitutional-amendment-on-state-police/Please

It is only SE that has shown it does not support the creation of the state police but they don't have options with this development

3 states down 33 more to go

Make una do quick so the coccaine seller in aso rock signs this before e join buhari o

Because if shetimma collect power 😂😂😂

Rocky247:
It is only SE that has shown it does not support the creation of the state police but they don't have options with this development

a rabble rouser is what you are

you are seeking attention with your lies, continue

2/3
Not all states must agree

Pootle:
3 states down 33 more to go

Obilikom:
Make una do quick so the coccaine seller in aso rock signs this before e join buhari o

Because if shetimma collect power 😂😂😂

And what should we say about your brothers who continue to tarnish the image of the country at home and abroad via drug peddling, Shame no deh catch you people, when your brothers are caught, you defend them or look away but always quick to drag the president name here and there. Your hatred for the president will not do you any good neither will it stop the president from winning the presidential election if God permits.

Rocky247:
It is only SE that has shown it does not support the creation of the state police but they don't have options with this development

This only exists in ur head no south east state assembly has rejected the bill as far as we know.

Pootle:
3 states down 33 more to go

21 more to go actually.
Not all 36.

badoh:
And what should we say about your brothers who continue to tarnish the image of the country at home and abroad via drug peddling, Shame no deh catch you people, when your brothers are caught, you defend them or look away but always quick to drag the president name here and there. Your hatred for the president will not do you any good neither will it stop the president from winning the presidential election if God permits.

The prison in uK alone houses your brothers for constant children molesting

UK alone o

WHO tarnishing who?

arantess:
a rabble rouser is what you are

you are seeking attention with your lies, continue

After watching the movie 'Zombie' I stopped quoting some people on nairaland.

OP please remove that middle jargon in your report.

joelbooks:
Rivers Assembly endorses constitutional amendment on state police



https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/09/rivers-assembly-endorses-constitutional-amendment-on-state-police/Please

Our push and start Assembly see our yeye Martins. Make we just pretend say u no get the ambition to become the Governor of Rivers State some day. Yeye men.

Pootle:
3 states down 33 more to go

21. 2/3 of 26 states is needed

Very welcome news. We hope more states endorse the state police bill

joelbooks:
Rivers Assembly endorses constitutional amendment on state police



https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/09/rivers-assembly-endorses-constitutional-amendment-on-state-police/Please

Themandator:
2/3
Not all states must agree

Oh okay I see. Well noted then

Obilikom:
Make una do quick so the coccaine seller in aso rock signs this before e join buhari o

Because if shetimma collect power 😂😂😂

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It’s like you don’t know that Tinubu will live beyond you

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joelbooks:
Rivers Assembly endorses constitutional amendment on state police



https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/09/rivers-assembly-endorses-constitutional-amendment-on-state-police/Please

I hope they got permission ooo..

Obilikom:
The prison in uK alone houses your brothers for constant children molesting

UK alone o

WHO tarnishing who?

You didn't add the main one..

The Conference of Southeast House of Assembly Speakers expressed full support for the proposed State Police Bill after the Nigerian National Assembly transmitted the constitutional amendment to all 36 state legislatures.
South-East Legislative Response
• Transmission of the Bill: The National Assembly officially sent the Constitution (Sixth Alteration) Bill, 2026, to the Southeast Houses of Assembly and other state legislatures on September 16, 2026.
• Speakers' Endorsement: Meeting in Awka, the speakers of the five South-East states backed the creation of state police forces. They stated that decentralizing the policing system is vital to tackling chronic security challenges in the region.
• Next Steps: The regional assemblies are reviewing the legal framework to authorize state-level policing alongside the federal Nigeria Police Force. Nationwide approval from at least 24 out of the 36 state assemblies is required for the constitutional amendment to pass into law.

Rocky247:
It is only SE that has shown it does not support the creation of the state police but they don't have options with this development

Nigeria is finished !
Nigeria is finished !!
Nigeria is finished !!!

gentlekeny:
Nigeria is finished !
Nigeria is finished !!
Nigeria is finished !!!

Finished because state are supporting state Police? Nawa for nna o

Na opposition states dey support state police pass, makinde thinks that will save hik we will take it wither by inec or court or appeal rubbish

DennisEche:
Finished because state are supporting state Police? Nawa for nna o

Nigeria is finished! That's all I can say.