What is your plan for policing in Nigeria?
I will build a federal, state, and community-based policing system, with clear jurisdictions and national standards that apply to all. States will have operational control over policing within a nationally regulated framework, so governors can truly act as Chief Security Officers. I will clarify the roles of federal, state, and local security actors to end overlaps, and strengthen community-based security structures for better intelligence and faster response at the grassroots. National oversight will keep standards high and prevent abuse.
Where this comes from
p. 30 MANIFESTO OF THE AFRICAN DEMOCRATIC CONGRESS (ADC) Party Manifesto 2027-2031 2026-10-05 ›
● Implement a federal, state, and community-based policing system built on subsidiarity, clear jurisdictions, and enforceable national standards ● Empower states with operational control over policing within a nationally regulated framework to ensure professionalism and rights protection ● Clarify the roles and responsibilities of federal, state, and local security actors to eliminate overlaps and improve coordination ● Align constitutional responsibilities with operational authority, ensuring that governors can effectively fulfill their role as Chief Security Officers ● Strengthen community-based security structures to improve intelligence gathering, trust, and rapid response at the grassroots level ● Establish national oversight mechanisms to maintain standards, prevent abuse, and ensure accountability across all policing levels
6. Correctional Services Reform. Clearly define detention and correctional systems.