Peter Obi Asks President Ahmed Tinubu To Do A Keir Starmer

[Chukwuemeka Okala]

Peter Obi Asks President Ahmed Tinubu To Do A Keir Starmer

Peter Obi

Former Anambra State Governor and Presidential candidate of the Labour Party in the 2023 presidential election, Peter Obi, has called for the resignation of President Bola Tinubu over what he described as leadership failures.

Obi made the call in a social media post on Monday, citing British Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s resignation as an example of owning up to leadership failures.

The former Governor noted that the British Prime Minister’s resignation comes amid mounting public frustration over a stagnant economy, a worsening cost-of-living crisis, and a perceived failure to honour key campaign pledges.

What Peter Obi is saying

Drawing inference from the UK’s incident, Obi, who recently emerged as the Presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) for the 2027 elections, said President Tinubu has also failed to fulfil several promises made during the 2023 election campaigns and should follow Starmer’s example.

• “During the 2023 election campaign, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu made several promises, including improved electricity supply.
• “He also challenged the electorate not to vote for him for a second term if he failed to deliver on those commitments—particularly in providing stable power, fighting corruption, and improving the welfare of Nigerians.
• “At present, however, these conditions have worsened. Electricity supply remains unreliable, insecurity has intensified in many areas, including kidnappings, and economic hardship has deepened rather than eased,” he said.

Obi added that similar concerns are reflected across other critical sectors such as security, infrastructure, transportation, and anti-corruption efforts, all of which have regressed. We are in the worst possible condition.

• “I, therefore, join Nigerians of goodwill in calling for the resignation of the President over monumental failure in governance,” he said.

According to Obi, such a gesture would help enthrone a political culture rooted in accountability and responsibility, rather than further entrenching impunity.

He added that Tinubu’s resignation would also “send a powerful message that public office is a sacred trust, not an entitlement, and help build a society in which future leaders understand that failure carries consequences.”

More insights

The NDC Presidential candidate justified his call for Tinubu’s resignation, citing similar calls made by the President in the past.

According to him, before 2015, President Tinubu had on several occasions championed the call for the then President Goodluck Jonathan to resign over economic hardship and insecurity affecting Nigerians.

He added that during the Chibok school kidnapping incident, he demanded the immediate resignation of President Jonathan, arguing that the government had failed in its most fundamental duty of protecting lives.

President Tinubu’s media team has yet to respond to Obi’s statement as of the time of filing this report.

What you should know

Nairametrics earlier reported that British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has announced that he would step down as both Prime Minister and leader of the Labour Party.

Starmer made the announcement on Monday in a statement outside 10 Downing Street, saying he had listened to growing calls within his party over whether he remained the right person to lead Labour into the next general election.

According to him, he has heard the answer from the party and is accepting that verdict “with good grace.”

Starmer’s resignation follows months of mounting pressure within the Labour Party after poor local election results, falling approval ratings and growing dissatisfaction among MPs and cabinet members.

Several ministers had resigned in recent weeks while dozens of Labour lawmakers publicly called on him to step aside.

[TAJUDEEN RAJI]

Peter Lienus Obi is still running his mouth about other countries affairs but he wants to manage Nigeria’s affairs. They asked the idiot about agricultural development for Nigeria, he referred to Bangladesh. They asked him about electricity, he referred to Egypt. The man is as dull and stupid as as one can be, no wonder he takes advice from a “madman”. Another IPOB idiot, loser and a liar. 

Thanks,

Tajudeen Raji 

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On Jun 22, 2026, at 12:37 PM, Chukwuemeka Okala <reu...@yahoo.co.uk> wrote:



Peter Obi Asks President Ahmed Tinubu To Do A I Keir Starmer

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[Kayode Adebayo]

Lateef Raji:

Peter Obidiot is the stupidest and dumbest politician in Nigeria today. He is an empty head with low IQ. He has no solutions to Nigeria's gargantuan problems. That's why he doesn't have any answer to all the questions they asked him and that's why he told his interviewers to check his bad record in Anambra. 

When asked how he would he solve Nigeria’s electricity problem if elected, he told the interviewer, "I won't tell you", because he has no clue. Similarly, when asked how he would address Nigeria’s security problems if elected, he said "I won't tell you". Someone who knows how to solve a problem won't hesitate to tell how he will tackle the problem. It's good that Nigerians are finally asking him those pertinent questions. He wants a free ride to Aso Rock. It exposes his lack of knowledge and lack of solutions to Nigeria's gargantuan problems. Someone who has solutions won't refer his interviewer to other countries: Egypt, Bangladesh. The fool is an Alaba trader. He needs to drop out of Presidential race now and go back to trading that he knows best. Presidency is a serious business. It's not for feeble minds and Alaba traders selling spare parts.

Kayode 

On Mon, Jun 22, 2026 at 1:10 PM, TAJUDEEN RAJI

<tr...@aol.com> wrote:

Peter Lienus Obi is still running his mouth about other countries affairs but he wants to manage Nigeria’s affairs. They asked the idiot about agricultural development for Nigeria, he referred to Bangladesh. They asked him about electricity, he referred to Egypt. The man is as dull and stupid as as one can be, no wonder he takes advice from a “madman”. Another IPOB idiot, loser and a liar. 

Thanks,

Tajudeen Raji 

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On Jun 22, 2026, at 12:37 PM, Chukwuemeka Okala <reu...@yahoo.co.uk> wrote:



Peter Obi Asks President Ahmed Tinubu To Do A I Keir Starmer

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Peter Obi

Former Anambra State Governor and Presidential candidate of the Labour Party in the 2023 presidential election, Peter Obi, has called for the resignation of President Bola Tinubu over what he described as leadership failures.

Obi made the call in a social media post on Monday, citing British Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s resignation as an example of owning up to leadership failures.

The former Governor noted that the British Prime Minister’s resignation comes amid mounting public frustration over a stagnant economy, a worsening cost-of-living crisis, and a perceived failure to honour key campaign pledges.

What Peter Obi is saying

Drawing inference from the UK’s incident, Obi, who recently emerged as the Presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) for the 2027 elections, said President Tinubu has also failed to fulfil several promises made during the 2023 election campaigns and should follow Starmer’s example.

• “During the 2023 election campaign, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu made several promises, including improved electricity supply.
• “He also challenged the electorate not to vote for him for a second term if he failed to deliver on those commitments—particularly in providing stable power, fighting corruption, and improving the welfare of Nigerians.
• “At present, however, these conditions have worsened. Electricity supply remains unreliable, insecurity has intensified in many areas, including kidnappings, and economic hardship has deepened rather than eased,” he said.

Obi added that similar concerns are reflected across other critical sectors such as security, infrastructure, transportation, and anti-corruption efforts, all of which have regressed. We are in the worst possible condition.

• “I, therefore, join Nigerians of goodwill in calling for the resignation of the President over monumental failure in governance,” he said.

According to Obi, such a gesture would help enthrone a political culture rooted in accountability and responsibility, rather than further entrenching impunity.

He added that Tinubu’s resignation would also “send a powerful message that public office is a sacred trust, not an entitlement, and help build a society in which future leaders understand that failure carries consequences.”

Both of them are swindlers insights

The NDC Presidential candidate justified his call for Tinubu’s resignation, citing similar calls made by the President in the past.

According to him, before 2015, President Tinubu had on several occasions championed the call for the then President Goodluck Jonathan to resign over economic hardship and insecurity affecting Nigerians.

He added that during the Chibok school kidnapping incident, he demanded the immediate resignation of President Jonathan, arguing that the government had failed in its most fundamental duty of protecting lives.

President Tinubu’s media team has yet to respond to Obi’s statement as of the time of filing this report.

What you should know

Nairametrics earlier reported that British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has announced that he would step down as both Prime Minister and leader of the Labour Party.

Starmer made the announcement on Monday in a statement outside 10 Downing Street, saying he had listened to growing calls within his party over whether he remained the right person to lead Labour into the next general election.

According to him, he has heard the answer from the party and is accepting that verdict “with good grace.”

Starmer’s resignation follows months of mounting pressure within the Labour Party after poor local election results, falling approval ratings and growing dissatisfaction among MPs and cabinet members.

Several ministers had resigned in recent weeks while dozens of Labour lawmakers publicly called on him to step aside.

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[Kayode Adebayo]

Lateef Raji:

Peter Obidiot is the stupidest and dumbest politician in Nigeria today. He is an empty head with low IQ. He has no solutions to Nigeria's gargantuan problems. That's why he doesn't have any answer to all the questions they asked him and that's why he told his interviewers to check his bad record in Anambra. 

When asked how he would solve Nigeria’s electricity problem if elected, he told the interviewer, "I won't tell you", because he has no clue. Similarly, when asked how he would address Nigeria’s security problems if elected, he said "I won't tell you". Someone who knows how to solve a problem won't hesitate to tell how he will tackle the problem. It's good that Nigerians are finally asking him those pertinent questions. It exposes his lack of knowledge and lack of solutions to Nigeria's gargantuan problems. He wants a free ride to Aso Rock but that is not going to happen. Someone who has solutions won't refer his interviewer to other countries: Egypt, Bangladesh. The fool is an Alaba trader. He needs to drop out of Presidential race now and go back to trading that he knows best. Presidency is a serious business. It's not for feeble minds and Alaba traders selling spare parts.

Kayode 

On Mon, Jun 22, 2026 at 1:10 PM, TAJUDEEN RAJI

<tr...@aol.com> wrote:

[TAJUDEEN RAJI]

Baba Kayode,

Peter Lienus Obi cannot hold a thought for too long. It hurts his brain when he has to think critically. Him sabi trade sha o. He gives crazy responses to questions because he cannot think and hold the thought for too long. He even told the world he takes advice from a “madman”. Who does that? lol. 

Someone taking advice from a “madman” wants to manage the affairs of a country as complex as Nigeria - that’s diabolical. Look at his history of management, starting with the most obvious, Anambra state.  In 2009 the authorities intercepted $250 million in cash of Anambra state money he was moving to Lagos. He said the money was to used in paying a contractor for vehicle purchases. 

Peter Lienus Obi is a fraud being pushed via the same way they push Alaba international market products. Beware of any product from Alaba international market majority of it are fakes. Peter Lienus Obi is a fraud. 

Thanks,

Tajudeen Raji

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On Jun 22, 2026, at 2:38 PM, Kayode Adebayo <kayu...@yahoo.com> wrote:

Lateef Raji:

[Kayode Adebayo]

Tajudeen Raji:

Exactly. The fool called Peter Obidiot knows absolutely nothing, except how to trade. While, Tinubu is currently working on 209,000 Megawatt Solar Power projects with multiple mini grids across Nigeria, that will later be connected to the main grid, the fool called Peter Obidiot is proposing a meagre 10,000 megawatts that are not even sufficient for only one city out of 242 cities in Nigeria. The fool opens his mouth and just talk out of ignorance. He doesn't think whether what he talks about is reasonable or not. To him, 10 Megawatts is something very huge. Nigeria already peaked at 5,801 Megawatts under Tinubu, without counting solar power that has been generated through several mini grids across Nigeria and managed by the Rural Electrification Agency (REA) and not connected to the main grid.

Unfortunately, the fool called Peter Obidiot is Pastor Emeka Okala's messiah. Pastor Okala adores and worships him like something that drops down from heaven. 

Only Pastor Emeka Okala.

Kayode 

On Mon, Jun 22, 2026 at 4:41 PM, TAJUDEEN RAJI

<tr...@aol.com> wrote:

[Kayode Adebayo]

I said it several years ago, that Africa has been rigged out of the World Cup long time ago and it will take a miracle for an African country to win the World Cup and I have been proven right over and over. All World Cup referees are bribed against African teams at every tournament, since the beginning of the World Cup in 1930 and African countries are only featured as spectators at the World Cup every four years. FIFA rigged out African countries long time ago and it's a shame. The game has been predetermined against African countries before it's ever played and African countries are only wasting their time going to the World Cup every four years. FIFA will ensure no African team wins the World Cup, unless there is a miracle where an African team pulls a surprise that is clear cut and uncontestable on FIFA officials like Nigeria did at the Under 17 World Cup in 1985, pulling biggest surprise on FIFA officials by beating Germany 2-0 at the inaugural championship.

Shame on FIFA!

Kayode 

World Cup: ‘It was penalty’ – Rooney on Konsa’s tackle on Ghana player, Adu

Daily Post 

England icon, Wayne Rooney has admitted that the referee should have awarded a penalty against his country when they played Ghana in the World Cup on Tuesday night.

The Three Lions were held to a scoreless draw by the Black Stars, with both teams preserving their unbeaten records in the tournament.

Manchester United legend, Rooney shared his opinion on the issue during BBC’s Match of the Day, indicating that he believes England were fortunate. 

He clarified that a penalty should have been awarded since Ezri Konsa made contact with the player rather than the ball while attempting to tackle.

The penalty incident emerged as one of the most significant discussion points from the match, where Ghana conceded the majority of possession. 

Neither team was able to create many opportunities, and the no-call could have had a considerable impact on the match’s outcome.

In the 79th minute, Ghana winger, Abdul Fatawu regained possession before delivering a through ball to Prince Adu.

The striker was brought down in the penalty area by a desperate challenge from behind by Ezri Konsa, yet the referee ruled the tackle to be fair and legal.

[femi Olajide]

Kayusee,

Not everything is wrapped in the cloak of conspiracy. Human error do happen in real life and yes, conspiracy do happen too.

Holding on to conspiracy is what has held Africa back in all fields, now as you are claiming in sports too!

When you know the odds are stacked against you, the only option is to put in 200% effort in to ensure your quality is unquestionable. Apart from that singular instance in the game, why didn't Ghana create 5 more clear attempts at goal.

When things go wrong, don't result to self pity but encourage your people to work harder.

Blacks were never thought to be good at basketball in the early days of NBA, but when they upped their games by honing their skills on dilapidated playgrounds of the ghetto, people cannot give them the cold shoulder. Same goes for athletics, although non-contact sport, if you work hard and you're not getting there, encourage yourself to work harder than everyone else and not blame your folly on some imaginary conspiracy theory.
False conspiracy theories only persist where there is no clear show of brilliance. Simple!

Regards,

Femi Olajide

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[Kayode Adebayo]

State Police is ill advised like I said. Unfortunately, Tinubu caved in to undue pressure from ignoramuses who know nothing about National Security. 

State Police can't solve Nigeria’s gargantuan security problems. It will further compound it, due to myriad problems such as lack of funding (only 4 states and federal capital can afford state police), state  governors' overreach, lack of oversight, lack of modern training and weapons, infiltration by terrorists and other criminals and corruption. The problem with Nigerian police system is not centralization. It's lack of adequate and modern training, lack of technology, lack of modern weapons, lack of tactical deployment, infiltration, small size (371,000 police personnel for 250 million people. Nigeria needs 1 million police), lack of integration and synchronization with other security agencies in Nigeria, corruption and indiscipline to mention a few. Together, they make Nigeria susceptible to insecurity. 

For police to function against insecurity in Nigeria, the Nigerian Police and the entire security architecture in Nigeria will need to be overhauled from the top to bottom like I recommended severally. Nigeria's security architecture is obsolete and puts the country in tactical disadvantage against the onslaught of Boko Haram, Terrorists, Bandits, Kidnappers, Armed Robbers, Cults, Murderers, Assassins and other criminals in-between.

To make the matter worse for state police, the dumb and retarded National Assembly is prescribing cautions for erring state governors without punishments. No, you don’t tell a governor don't abuse the state police, because they won't listen. You prescribe and entrench punishments in the Nigerian constitution for abusing state police. The National Assembly should be empowered by the constitution to impeach any state governor that abuses state police. It's that simple. That's the only language state governors in Nigeria will understand. Anything short of that or to the contrary will fail woefully.

Kayode 

Our worries on state police’ – Parties, other stakeholders

Vanguard 

LAGOS — Twenty-four hours after the Senate took the historic step of passing the Constitution Alteration (State Police) Bill, 2026, a thick cloud of anxiety, skepticism, and high-octane debate has enveloped the nation’s political landscape.

While pro-democracy advocates and state executives are rolling out the drums to celebrate the imminent decentralisation of Nigeria’s obsolete security apparatus, a cross-section of heavy-hitting stakeholders, including retired security chiefs, lawyers, and opposition political parties, have raised alarm over deep structural vulnerabilities. 

Top on the list of worries are imminent funding crises, potential operational corruption, and the terrifying prospect of state governors weaponising the new forces as personal tools of political terror ahead of the 2027 general elections.

The Senate passed the Bill on Wednesday after the House of Representatives had done the same on June 11. If ratified by 24 State Houses of Assembly, states will be empowered to establish, fund and recruit personnel for their own police services under national minimum standards prescribed by the National Assembly. It will officially terminate the age-old monopoly of the Nigeria Police Force, replacing it with a dual architecture: the Federal Police Service and individual State Police Services.

Looming salary crisis, corruption trap

Dropping a wet blanket on the euphoria, a retired Commissioner of Police, Balarabe Sule, warned that the noble security goals of the bill could crash on the hard rocks of financial insolvency across many states of the Federation.

Sule pointed out that many states currently struggle to pay the national minimum wage, arguing that creating under-funded, poorly-equipped armed units is a direct recipe for catastrophic institutional corruption.

“I can very well tell you that many states will not have the resources to equip and pay remuneration for those to be employed to function effectively,” Sule told reporters in Calabar, Cross River State.

“I can very well tell you that many states will not have the resources to equip and pay remuneration for those to be employed to function effectively,” Sule told reporters in Calabar, Cross River State.

“In addition, there will be no uniformity in the operations of the personnel across the federation. You don’t expect an officer, who is not well paid and equipped to perform optimally. This is where corruption will arise. Definitely, when you don’t pay them well and as at when due, they will be exposed to corruption.”

Sule said that state police will also be prone to abuse by state governors.

“Again, I also fear that state police will be subject to abuse by governors, who pay them irrespective of the checks and balances. You don’t expect an officer who is not well paid and equipped to perform optimally. This is where corruption will arise. Definitely, when you don’t pay them well and as at when due, they will be exposed to corruption and abuse by governors who pay them, irrespective of the checks and balances.”

While noting that its creation will lead to reduction in crime and criminality, he expressed doubts about the country’s readiness for it.

He further said that, apart from the issue of funding, creation of state police will also be prone to corruption, abuse, clash of interest, and lack of uniformity.

According to him, the states of the federation have their own peculiar economic and resource challenges and many states would not have the resources to equip and pay remuneration for those to be employed to function effectively.

Thugs in police uniform

The political class is equally jittery. The New Nigeria Peoples Party, NNPP, and the Conference of United Political Parties, CUPP, expressed grave concerns regarding the timing of the legislation, coming just ahead of the next general election cycle.

CUPP, criticised the Federal Government over passage of the Bill, describing it as a hasty reform amid the administration’s failure to strengthen the Nigeria Police Force, NPF. 

Acting National Chairman of CUPP, Chief Peter Ameh, in a chat with Vanguard in Abuja noted that Nigeria continues to grapple with severe insecurity, including banditry, kidnapping, insurgency, farmer-herder clashes, communal violence, and urban crime. He added that the Nigeria Police Force, NPF, has been critically overstretched and under-resourced. 

Ameh said: “Despite repeated promises by the Tinubu administration to massively recruit and adequately fund the police, including announcements of recruiting tens of thousands of officers and enhancing the Police Trust Fund, these commitments have not been fulfilled to the required scale or with the urgency needed.” 

The coalition argued that shortfalls have left the federal police ill-equipped to tackle rising threats, underscoring the limitations of relying solely on a centralised force controlled from Abuja. 

Acknowledging that state-based forces recruited locally and familiar with terrain, languages, and specific threats can deliver more effective community-oriented policing, CUPP warned that the reform was not a panacea, and cautioned that poorly implemented state police could be vulnerable to abuse. 

“We caution that poorly implemented State Police could be vulnerable to abuse, including political weaponisation, election interference, or suppression of opposition,” the CUPP said. 

CUPP urged the National Assembly to establish minimum national standards, provide training support, and create sustainable funding mechanisms to assist less-resourced states, “while finally delivering on long-standing promises to adequately recruit, equip, and fund the national police.”

The NNPP National Secretary, Dipo Olayoku, while conceding that federal policing has proven incapable of addressing sophisticated modern crimes, warned against the hasty deployment of state forces without a clinical filtering mechanism.

“Efforts must be put in place to ensure it is not abused by state governors. The 2027 general elections are just around the corner, we must ensure governors don’t pack their political thugs into the State Police, thereby using uniforms to harass opponents.”

In the same vein, the Peoples Redemption Party, PRP, fired a direct salvo at the presidency, claiming the administration lacks the moral capital to midwive such a sensitive, far-reaching institutional shift.

The National Chairman of the PRP, Dr. Hakeem Baba-Ahmed, stated flatly: “This administration lacks the moral assets and the trust of Nigerians to undertake a major shift in the policing structure of the country. The All Progressives Congress, APC, administration has failed to manage our existing security structure. Its plan to engineer the emergence of State Police is suspicious.”

“The PRP is deeply concerned about plans by President Tinubu’s administration to procure State Police through constitutional amendment at a time when its credibility and competence are at an unprecedented low level in our democratic history.

“Going by precedent and record, this administration will almost certainly secure what is needed to amend the constitution and actualise its desire to establish State Police.

“While Nigeria needs major review and overhaul of its security, and law and order institutions to address national security and create an environment that should raise citizens’ confidence and faith in leaders and critical institutions, this administration lacks the moral assets and the trust of Nigerians to undertake a major shift in the policing structure of the country,” Baba-Ahmed said. 

PRP further faulted the ruling APC, administration’s handling of security, saying its proposal for state police should be rejected.

Efforts must be put in place to avoid abuse — NDC

The Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, described the move as a welcome development but warned that efforts must be put in place to ensure that the process is not abused.

Speaking with Vanguard yesterday, the National Publicity Secretary of the NDC, Osa Director said: “Nigeria should embrace true federalism. Therefore, anything that will promote accountability, inclusivity and true federalism is a welcome development by us, provided that it is not subject to abuse.”

Iron-clad legislative safeguards

To prevent the decentralisation from degenerating into regional tyranny, prominent figures are demanding robust, foolproof statutory firewalls before the forces become operational.

Senator Ayodele Arise, who represented Ekiti North (2007-2011), called on the National Assembly to quickly input tighter checks and balances. He suggested that the appointment of a state Commissioner of Police must involve a state police commission sending three names to the governor, subject to rigorous legislative screening and ratification by the state House of Assembly.

Yes, many of the objections are legitimate concerns. It is our responsibility to ensure that we put a few checks and balances here and there that will curtail the excessiveness of any leader or governor to use the Police against the people,” he said.

Adding a fresh legal perspective, Dr. Monday Ubani, SAN, posited that the entire state police experiment is doomed to fail unless the foundational local government system is completely overhauled and granted financial autonomy.

The mere transfer of policing powers from the Federal Government to state governments does not automatically translate into effective grassroots security. The local government is constitutionally designed to be closest to the people. Without strong institutions and grassroots structures, the country risks merely decentralising existing security problems rather than solving them.

“The passage of the State Police Bill represents a major milestone in Nigeria’s quest to create a more responsive, efficient and community-oriented security framework,” he said.

According to him, the growing wave of insecurity across the country, including terrorism, banditry, kidnapping, communal violence, farmer-herder clashes and armed robbery, has exposed the limitations of Nigeria’s centralised policing system.

“Critics have consistently warned that State Police could be transformed into instruments of political intimidation, electoral manipulation, suppression of dissent and harassment of opposition figures.

“The true measure of the reform will not lie in the text of the law alone but in the strength of the institutions established to enforce it,” he stated.

He argued that recruitment, promotion, discipline and operational control of state police formations must be insulated from partisan political influence, while oversight bodies must remain independent and effective.

Ubani identified the weakness of local government administration as the greatest challenge facing the proposed state policing structure, noting that security is most effective when rooted in communities through intelligence gathering, crime prevention and conflict resolution mechanisms.

Turning point for true federalism

Despite the intense crossfire, a wave of powerful support swept through the polity yesterday, with many describing the National Assembly’s decision as the most courageous and consequential legislative milestone since Nigeria’s return to civil rule in 1999.

Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State, described the Senate’s approval of the bill’s 26 clauses as “epochal,” noting that President Tinubu has championed this vision since his days as governor of Lagos between 1999 and 2007.

“Today is a great day for our country and a moment to celebrate the triumph of genuine democratic and developmental ideas over parochial sentiments,” Sanwo-Olu remarked, urging the 36 State Houses of Assembly to pass the bill without delay.

Sanwo-Olu said the proposed State Police structure would significantly boost efforts to combat terrorism, banditry, kidnapping and other criminal activities threatening national development and stability.

He commended the president’s vision, resilience and unwavering dedication to reforms aimed at deepening federalism and improving governance outcomes across the federation.

The governor also praised the Senate for what he described as a historic decision and urged State Houses of Assembly to expedite consideration and passage of the bill.

“The Senate has made history with this bold step. I urge the state Assemblies to follow suit and ensure this important constitutional amendment becomes a reality,” he said.

Labour Party backs state police

Also, Labour Party, LP, speaking through its National Publicity Secretary, Ken Asogwa, backed the National Assembly, pointing out that maintaining a centralised policing system for a diverse population of 225 million people was a form of self-delusion.

“We feel very elated that the Bill was passed. For us, it was the most consequential piece of legislation passed by the National Assembly since 1999, if not 1979, The truth is that Nigeria has come of age not to centralise its policing system anymore,” Asogwa told Vanguard. 

“We cannot continue to deceive ourselves that the current system which we inherited from the colonial era hasn’t failed us. We believe that with the right institutional guardrails, the possibility of executive excesses at the state level will be diminished.

“The truth is that Nigeria has come of age not to centralise its policing system anymore. We have a population of about 225 million people. The policing system we have is obsolete. We cannot continue to deceive ourselves that the current system which we inherited from the colonial era has failed us, especially in the light of current global challenges which have also found expression in our society.

We understand the fears being expressed in certain quarters about the possibility of state governors abusing it just like they’ve done with the State Electoral Commissions. We believe that with the right institutional guardrails the possibility of abuse will be diminished,” he said. 

Similarly, the Inter-Party Advisory Council, IPAC, in Lagos, led by Mrs. Temilola Akinade, who is also Lagos State Chairman of the National Rescue Movement, NRM; and former federal lawmaker, Mr. Oghene Egoh, praised the National Assembly for their political will, noting that the move will significantly close enforcement gaps, bring policing closer to the grassroots, and dramatically improve local intelligence gathering against banditry and kidnapping.

It’s a historic milestone – Olisa Metuh

On his part,  Director, Mobilization & Enlightenment, Renewed Hope Ambassadors, Chief Olisa Metuh, described the move as a historic milestone in Nigeria’s security reform and hailed President Tinubu for the action.

He said the establishment of state police offers a practical solution to many of the security concerns facing our country. Its benefits include: “Improved community policing through better knowledge of local languages, culture, and terrain; enhanced intelligence gathering and information sharing between security agencies and local communities; faster response to security threats and emergencies; more effective combat against kidnapping, banditry, armed robbery, terrorism, cultism, and other violent crimes; and greater protection for rural communities and vulnerable populations.

Others are job creation through the recruitment and training of qualified personnel; strengthening of Nigeria’s federal structure by giving states a greater role in securing lives and property; reduction of the operational burden currently borne by federal security agencies; increased accountability and accessibility of law enforcement institutions; and creation of a more secure environment that will encourage investment and economic growth.

While celebrating this milestone, he called on state governors across the federation to work closely with President Tinubu and the Federal Government to ensure the successful implementation of this reform because “if properly implemented, state police will significantly enhance internal security, strengthen grassroots policing, and contribute to a safer and more prosperous Nigeria.”

Rising kidnapping cases pose a major security challenge across Nigeria, so experts are emphasizing community vigilance as a critical defense. Active neighborhood watches, prompt reporting of suspicious activities, and collaboration with security agencies are essential for preventing crimes. Community leaders must work to strengthen local networks, and residents must avoid sharing sensitive personal information. — Onyinye Uko, Media Manager.

Amid rising kidnapping concerns, security agents must emphasize public awareness and personal safety. Individuals should avoid isolated routes, stay alert, and maintain regular communication. Public awareness campaigns can significantly reduce risks by educating citizens on criminal tactics. Parents must also teach children safety habits, because informed, vigilant citizens help opportunities for criminal activitie — Mayowa O. Anifowoshe, Clearing/ Freight forwarding agent 

Technology is increasingly recognised as an essential ally for improving public safety and reducing kidnappings in Nigeria. Digital tools like mobile tracking apps, emergency alert systems, surveillance cameras, and location sharing enhance personal security. Additionally, dedicated communication platforms allow residents to share timely updates. Integrating technology with community engagement strengthens efforts against kidnapping. —Commander Mercy O., Student.

Stronger community-police partnership is vital in addressing kidnapping in Nigeria. Trust and cooperation improve intelligence-gathering and emergency response capabilities. Community leaders must establish structured reporting channels, while residents should share timely information. Neighborhood associations must organise security awareness programs as mutual transparency and consistent engagement will significantly improve security outcomes. —Chikamma Esther, Student

Security experts link economic hardship and unemployment directly to Nigeria’s rising security challenges. While not the sole cause, financial pressures allow criminal groups to recruit vulnerable youth easily. Sustainable solutions require combining law enforcement with job creation, vocational training, and youth empowerment. Coordinated efforts from government and private sectors are vital to tackling these root causes. — Camillus C. Amaechi, Fashion designer 

As security concerns grow, citizens must adopt practical measures to reduce kidnapping risks. People must avoid night travel, varying daily routines, and maintaining high situational awareness. Residents should inform family of their movements, while businesses ought to update security protocols. Ultimately, individual preparedness and community cooperation remain essential elements for preventing criminal activities across the country. — Amarachi Sarah, Fashion designer