Tag: State Assemblies

“Consult Nigerians first, build consensus before State Police” – Shari’ah Council urges Tinubu, National/State Assemblies

Aminu Imam
Shari'ah Council urges Tinubu

The Supreme Council for Shari’ah in Nigeria (SCSN) has urged the Federal Government and the 10th National Assembly not to rush the proposed establishment of state police, warning that wider national consultations must take place before any constitutional amendment is approved. In a statement issued by its Secretary-General, Nafi’u Ahmad, the Council acknowledged that Nigeria’s worsening insecurity requires urgent action but argued that state police should not be seen as a quick solution to the country’s security challenges. According to the Council, the current security crisis is largely driven by…

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LG Funds: “Hold your Govs. accountable” – Presidency tells State Assemblies 

Aminu Imam
Presidency tells State Assemblies

Special Adviser to the President on Media and Policy Communications, Daniel Bwala, has called on State Houses of Assembly to strengthen oversight of local government allocations, saying the President cannot act as a “prefect” to governors under Nigeria’s federal structure. Speaking on federalism and accountability, Bwala said policy direction rests with the President at the centre, while implementation and scrutiny lie with governors, state lawmakers, and other federated institutions. “The President is not a prefect to the governors. That is why I talk about federalism. At the centre, whatever the…

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