…of state police, insisting that any such arrangement must reflect the principles of true federalism rather than what it described as a “federal-controlled state police.” The group also reiterated its position that Nigeria’s presidency should remain in the South after the 2027 general elections, arguing that this would…

…a “Federal State Police” rather than a genuinely decentralised policing system rooted in true federalism. The position formed part of resolutions reached at a general meeting of stakeholders and elder statesmen held at PANDEF’s liaison office in Abuja. The meeting was attended by former Akwa Ibom State Governor, Obong…

…to amend the Nigerian Constitution to ensure devolution of powers and entrench true federalism. By 2019, the Buhari administration was publicly distancing itself from that pledge. Atiku ran restructuring as a signature platform in 2019, making it one of the clearest points of distinction in that election. By 2023, the…