State Police Cannot Work Effectively Without Ending Federal Control, Obasa Says

Lagos State House of Assembly Speaker Mudashiru Obasa says state police cannot function effectively while the federal government retains control. Speaking during Tuesday’s plenary, he criticized the proposed Sixth Alteration Bill, 2026, arguing that it leaves substantial powers at the centre and gives federal law precedence in a conflict with a state assembly. The Lagos Assembly nevertheless endorsed the bill, which was sent to state assemblies for ratification under the 1999 Constitution. Obasa called the proposal a step forward but said states should have full authority over managing their security systems.