Post by Hezekiah Bawa Sarki (@sarkee001)

🚨 Giving Governors the Power to Appoint State Police Commissioners Could Be a Dangerous Mistake Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu as Nigeria just pass the Nigeria Police Force State Police bill, then we must get one thing right from the beginning:

⚠️ The Governor should not have the power to appoint the State Police Commissioner.

Why?

Because the police must serve the people, not politicians.

Let’s think about it carefully 👇

📌 A governor can have political opponents
📌 A governor can have personal interests to protect
📌 A governor can be involved in election-related disputes
📌 A governor can be tempted to use security agencies to silence critics

💔 The danger is obvious:

👉 Opposition voices may be intimidated
👉 Political rivals may be unfairly targeted
👉 Citizens may lose confidence in the police
👉 The police could become an extension of politics instead of justice

And once people stop trusting the police, security itself begins to suffer.

💡 A better solution:

Create a Council of Police Elders in every state.

This council could consist of:

✔️ Retired Commissioners of Police
✔️ Retired Assistant Inspectors General of Police
✔️ Respected security experts
✔️ Representatives of the judiciary
✔️ Distinguished citizens with proven integrity

Their responsibility would be simple:

👉 Screen candidates
👉 Assess competence and integrity
👉 Recommend the best officer based on merit, not politics

📢 What are the advantages?

✅ Greater independence of the police

✅ Reduced political interference

✅ Better professionalism

✅ More public trust

✅ Stronger accountability

✅ Better protection of citizens' rights

⚠️ The purpose of State Police should be to fight criminals, kidnappers, bandits, and violent offenders—not political opponents.

🙏 Mr. President and Distinguished Members of the Senate, if State Police becomes a reality, please ensure that the appointment process remains independent and free from political control.

Nigeria cannot afford to create a security institution that answers to politicians instead of the law.

💬 Do you agree that State Police Commissioners should be appointed by an independent Council of Police Elders rather than governors?

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