… says policing reform must follow constitutional process, not presidential directive
The Governor of Oyo State, Seyi Makinde, has criticised the Federal Government’s handling of security reforms, urging President Bola Tinubu to stop directing the Inspector General of Police to establish state police structures.
Makinde argued that the creation of state police is a constitutional issue that must pass through the National Assembly and require constitutional amendment, rather than being implemented through executive directives to the police hierarchy.
He warned that repeated presidential instructions on the matter could slow down meaningful progress toward decentralising policing in Nigeria.
According to the governor, many states have continued to support the idea of state police as insecurity worsens across the country, including cases of kidnapping, banditry, and communal clashes.
Makinde’s remarks add to the ongoing national debate on security restructuring, with advocates insisting that state police would improve local accountability, enhance rapid response, and strengthen community-based security operations.
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