Sowore Warns State Police Could Be Used to Influence 2027 Elections

AAC presidential candidate Omoyele Sowore has warned that creating state police ahead of the 2027 general elections could expose the electoral process to political interference. Speaking on a television programme, Sowore said the proposed reform is a major constitutional change that should not be rushed while parties and politicians are preparing for elections. He called for wider public consultation before any new policing framework is adopted. He argued that state governors should not be given control of security personnel without strong safeguards, warning that such powers could be misused against opponents during elections. The Federal Government is working on a national policing bill as calls for state police grow amid worsening insecurity.

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