The Nigerian House of Representatives has passed a bill seeking to establish state police, following a legislative session marked by a walkout from the minority caucus. A total of 311 lawmakers participated in the vote, with 276 members present in the chamber and 35 others joining virtually through the National Assembly’s electronic platform.
The minority caucus staged their protest and subsequent walkout to express opposition to the legislative process employed by the leadership. Members of the caucus accused the Speaker of disregarding constitutional requirements for alterations to the constitution. Specifically, they alleged that the leadership denied lawmakers the opportunity to propose amendments or vote on individual clauses within the bill before its passage.
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