The Adamawa State House of Assembly has adopted the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria 1999 (Sixth Alteration) Bill, 2026.
The amendment seeks to establish a constitutional framework for the creation of state police services across the country.
The Adamawa House of Assembly considered the bill during Tuesday’s plenary session, with members examining the amendments aimed at giving state governments the legal backing to operate their own police services.
During the proceedings in the House, the Speaker, Bathiya Wesley, read the provisions of the bill which proposes the establishment of a State Police Service Commission in each participating state, with powers to recommend qualified persons for appointment as state police bosses, among other provisions.
Members of the House expressed varying positions during the deliberations, most supporting the proposed amendments, others opposing them.
After considering the 26 clauses of the proposed constitutional alteration, the members adopted 24, with the speaker directing the Clerk to communicate the adopted position to the National Assembly.
Speaking after the sitting, the Chairman of the House Committee on Information, Mahmud Musa Kallamu, who represents Mayo-Belwa constituency, explained that the proposed amendment is intended to strengthen security administration through a framework that provides for state-level policing with due regard for civilian oversight, respect for human rights, and cooperation between federal and state authorities.
Adamawa Assembly adopts 24 of 26 clauses in State Police Bill