RismadarVoice Reporters
October 20, 2026
The Ogun State House of Assembly has endorsed the proposed establishment of state police in Nigeria, passing a resolution in support of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (Sixth Alteration) Bill, 2026.
The resolution was adopted during plenary on Tuesday, October 20, following the presentation and consideration of a report by the Assembly’s Ad-hoc Committee on Constitutional Review.
The committee, chaired by former Speaker Olakunle Oluomo, examined 26 clauses containing proposed amendments to various provisions of the 1999 Constitution.
Presenting the report, Oluomo guided lawmakers through the proposed changes, which seek to establish a constitutional framework for the creation and operation of state police services.
Members considered the provisions individually before voting in support of the committee’s recommendations.
Following the deliberations, Oluomo moved a motion for the adoption of the report, which was seconded by Adegoke Adeyanju and approved through a voice vote.
The House Leader, Yusuf Sherif, subsequently moved that the report be adopted as a formal resolution of the Assembly.
The motion, seconded by the Chief Whip, Omolola Bakare, received unanimous support from lawmakers.
Speaking after the resolution was adopted, the Speaker, Oludaisi Elemide, described the decision as a significant development in efforts to strengthen Nigeria’s security system.
Elemide said Ogun had joined other states supporting the creation of state police as a means of improving security operations and protecting lives and property.
He maintained that the proposed arrangement could enhance responses to security challenges at the grassroots while contributing to social stability and economic development.
The Speaker subsequently directed that a clean copy of the resolution be prepared and transmitted to the National Assembly to formally communicate Ogun State’s position.
The proposed constitutional amendment seeks to establish State Police Services alongside a Federal Police Service, marking a potential shift from Nigeria’s existing centralised policing structure.
The bill was transmitted to the 36 state Houses of Assembly on September 16, 2026, as part of the ongoing constitutional amendment process.
Under Section 9 of the Constitution, the proposal requires approval from at least 24 state legislatures before proceeding through the remaining constitutional requirements.
Other states, including Osun, Edo, Oyo, Rivers and Plateau, have also expressed support for the proposed reform.
Although Ogun’s endorsement represents another step towards decentralised policing, it does not immediately authorise the establishment of a state police service.
The proposed arrangement will only become operational after the necessary constitutional and legislative procedures have been completed.
