Oluwo of Iwo land’s Warning to Nigerian Government on State Police Creation
Cautioning the federal government of Nigeria, the Oluwo of Iwo land, Oba Abdulrosheed Adewale Akanbi, expressed concerns regarding the proposal for the establishment of state police.
His viewpoint suggests that autocratic governors could potentially misuse the system, disrupting the current collaboration among state authorities.
Through a statement from his Chief Press Secretary, Alli Ibraheem, which was acquired by NewsNow on Monday, Oluwo emphasized the dire repercussions of state policing, hinting at a risk of triggering civil unrest if state actors defy federal directives.
He specifically advised President Bola Tinubu against endorsing such a measure that could undermine the federal government's exclusive legislative control over security matters.
Instead of advocating for state p...