Akpabio urges open, patriotic debate as senate considers state police bill (opens original article in a new tab)

Senate President Godswill Akpabio calls for open, patriotic debate on the state police bill, emphasizing national interest and constitutional principles, as the Senate prepares to consider a constitutional amendment requiring two-thirds majority.

• Senate President Akpabio urges open and patriotic debate on state police bill
• Akpabio emphasizes national interest, constitutional principles, and citizen welfare in deliberations
• Senate needs two-thirds majority for constitutional amendment on state police establishment
• Senate highlights the historic and profound national importance of the bill