Why Ado/Okpokwu/Ogbadibo Constituency backed state police – Rep Philip Agbese

Author: Winner JamesPublished on: June 11, 2026Country: Nigeria
PoliticsCrime & Law
Why Ado/Okpokwu/Ogbadibo Constituency backed state police – Rep Philip Agbese

Rep Philip Agbese voted in favor of the Constitution Alteration Bill to establish State Police in Nigeria, citing overwhelming constituent support and worsening insecurity in Enone communities. He noted that federal forces are overstretched and that state police would improve response times and deepen federalism. He acknowledged concerns but promised they would be addressed in subsequent legislative processes.

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