Vanguard· 1h ago· 1 min read
By Henry Umoru
ABUJA — The Southern and Middle Belt Leaders Forum (SMBLF) has reaffirmed its support for the establishment of state police, insisting that any such arrangement must reflect the principles of true federalism rather than what it described as a “federal-controlled state police.”
The group also reiterated its position that Nigeria's presidency should remain in the South after the 2027 general elections, arguing that this would promote national unity and political stability.
These resolutions were contained in a communiqué issued after the forum's general meeting held on Tuesday at the Abuja liaison office of the Pan Niger Delta Forum (PANDEF).
The meeting brought together delegates from member organisations, including Afenifere, the Middle Belt Forum, Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide and PANDEF.
Among those in attendance were former Akwa Ibom State Governor Obong Victor Attah,…
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