The House of Representatives on Tuesday rescinded its earlier resolution on the constitutional amendment bill seeking the establishment of State Police Services, opting instead to consider a fresh executive proposal transmitted by President Bola Tinubu.

The decision followed the reading of a presidential communication by Speaker Tajudeen Abbas during plenary.

In the letter dated June 15, 2026, Tinubu transmitted the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (Alteration) (State Police) Bill, 2026 to the House for consideration.

The President said the proposed legislation seeks to amend the 1999 Constitution to create a constitutional framework for the establishment of State Police Services across the country.

Tinubu noted that the executive bill builds on the work already undertaken by the National Assembly and introduces additional safeguards aimed at ensuring the effective operation of a dual policing structure.

He stated: “This Bill builds on the significant work already done in this regard by the House of Representatives and incorporates additional safeguards to ensure that the creation of a dual policing structure to address our nation’s evolving national security challenges can be achieved quickly and effectively to the benefit of all Nigerians.

“The proposed legislation is a critical component of our administration’s strategy to reorganize Nigeria’s security architecture to better protect our citizens, and I am confident that the House of Representatives will act quickly to consider and pass this Bill.”

Shortly after the communication was read, the member representing Ughelli North/Ughelli South/Udu Federal Constituency of Delta State, Francis Waive, moved a motion seeking the rescission of the House’s earlier resolution on the State Police Bill.

Waive recalled that the House had on June 11, 2026, passed a constitutional amendment bill altering several provisions of the Constitution to provide for the establishment of State Police Services.

He noted that on July 9, 2026, the House constituted a 12-member Conference Committee to harmonise differences between the House and Senate versions of the legislation.

The lawmaker, however, informed the House that fresh developments had emerged regarding the provisions of the bill, making a review necessary.

According to him, “new facts have emerged regarding the provisions of the Bill, which necessitate a critical review and reconsideration of its clauses to align with national security structure.”

Waive subsequently urged the House to rescind its June 11 resolution on the passage of the bill and dissolve the conference committee constituted to harmonise the legislation with the Senate.

The House adopted the motion through a voice vote presided over by Abbas.

By the resolution, the House rescinded its earlier decision on the State Police Bill and dissolved the 12-member Conference Committee constituted on July 9, effectively halting the harmonisation process.

The development clears the way for lawmakers to consider the executive version of the State Police Bill submitted by the President.

The House had earlier passed its version of the constitutional amendment bill on June 11 after it secured overwhelming support from lawmakers.

The proposal seeks to create a framework for the establishment, administration and operation of State Police Services alongside the Federal Police as part of efforts to address Nigeria’s growing security challenges.