State Police Bill Clears 28 State Assemblies, Heads to Tinubu

The state police bill Nigeria has been talking about just crossed a massive milestone. A total of 28 State Houses of Assembly have approved the proposed constitutional amendment. GossipShop breaks it down for you right now.

The National Assembly confirmed the news on Tuesday, November 4, 2026. Clerk to the National Assembly, Kamoru Ogunlana, made the announcement in an official statement. He said approvals had been authenticated and transmission to President Tinubu was underway.

However, let us give you the numbers first. The National Assembly needed at least 24 of 36 state legislatures to approve the bill. Nigeria got 28. Let that sink in.

State Police Bill Nigeria: What the Clerk Said

Ogunlana’s office verified all reports and Votes and Proceedings submitted by the state assemblies. Each document was checked for authenticity. The office confirmed they accurately reflected the decisions lawmakers actually took.

Furthermore, Ogunlana quoted the Acts Authentication Act, CAP A2, (LEN) 2004 in his statement. Administrative processes are now underway to transmit the bill to the President. The process is moving fast and deliberately.

And here is the thing — the bill was only forwarded to state assemblies on September 16, 2026. That means 28 states approved this in under two months. Nigerians clearly want this done.

You can read the full original story from Guardian Nigeria here.

What This Constitutional Amendment Actually Means for Nigeria

The proposed amendment seeks to alter the 1999 Constitution. It will provide for the establishment of State Police Services across Nigeria. This is a historic shift in how Nigeria handles security.

Consequently, proponents argue that state-controlled police will strengthen local security operations. Each state will respond faster to crimes within its borders. No more waiting on a centralised force that is stretched too thin.

Meanwhile, critics have raised concerns about potential abuse of state police by governors. The debate has raged for years across Nigeria. But the numbers at the assembly level suggest the political will is now there.

Most importantly, President Tinubu must now sign the bill into law. His assent will make this constitutional amendment official. All eyes are on Aso Rock right now.

In fact, decentralising Nigeria’s policing structure has been a long-standing demand. Security experts, governors, and citizens have pushed for this for over a decade. This moment is bigger than most people are treating it.

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🔎 GossipShop Verdict
We believe this is one of the most significant constitutional shifts Nigeria has seen in decades. We think Tinubu will sign this — the political pressure is simply too strong to ignore. We will be watching Aso Rock closely and keeping you updated every step of the way.
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