PRP Rejects State Police Plan, Questions Tinubu Administration’s Credibility
The Peoples Redemption Party (PRP) has rejected ongoing efforts to establish state police in Nigeria, arguing that the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu lacks the credibility and public trust needed to implement such a far-reaching reform.
In a statement issued on Thursday, the party’s National Chairman, Hakeem Baba-Ahmed, expressed reservations over the Federal Government’s push for state police, describing the proposal as questionable amid persistent security challenges across the country.
While acknowledging the need for comprehensive reforms of Nigeria’s security architecture, the PRP maintained that the current administration has not demonstrated the capacity to effectively manage existing security institutions.
According to the party, Nigeria requires a broad review and restructuring of its security and law enforcement systems to address rising insecurity and restore confidence in public institutions.
The PRP, however, insisted that the proposed creation of state police should not proceed under the present government, alleging that the move raises concerns about the administration’s intentions.
The party further argued that major constitutional and security reforms such as state policing should only be considered after a credible and widely accepted general election.
Baba-Ahmed said the next election should serve as a benchmark for public confidence in the country’s democratic process before decisions are taken on sensitive issues like decentralised policing.
The opposition party urged the Federal Government to prioritise tackling insecurity and improving the safety of citizens instead of pursuing structural changes to the policing system.
It also called for stronger efforts to address the security crisis and ease the hardships facing Nigerians.
Debate over the establishment of state police has intensified in recent weeks, with supporters saying it would strengthen local intelligence gathering and improve responses to security threats, while opponents warn that it could be misused by state governments for political purposes.
