Bode George Mentions 1 Thing President Tinubu Did to Impress Him
- PDP chieftain, Bode George, expressed gratitude to President Bola Tinubu for pushing for the creation of state police
- The PDP chieftain, in an interview, said he had been pushing for the decentralisation of the security architecture for a long time
- Recall that Bode George remained a long-time critic of President Tinubu, since the return of democracy to Nigeria in 1999
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Bode George, a prominent chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has commended President Bola Tinubu for pushing for the establishment of state police in Nigeria.
The PDP chieftain, who spoke in the Yoruba language in a viral video, said the decentralisation of the security architecture is what he has been pushing for and that he was amazed that the Tinubu administration is walking the same path.
Source: Twitter
President Tinubu had formally transmitted the Constitution Alteration Bill, which sought the creation of the State Police Service. The Senate is expected to debate the bill on Wednesday, during its emergency sittings.
When the National Assembly passes the bill, it will be transmitted to the state Houses of Assembly for ratification. He stressed that the bill will require a two-thirds majority of the 36 state assemblies before the president could assent to it.
Reacting to the development, George, who has been an ardent critic of President Tinubu, commended the move and described it as a welcome development. He added that it is not ideal for an officer who did not understand the geography and culture of a people to be deployed to such an area.
Nigerians react as Bode George commends Tinubu
The PDP chieftain's video has started generating reactions from Nigerians. Below are some of their comments:
Musa said only the opposition parties are criticising the establishment of state police:
"Oppositions parties are the ones sad and heartbroken about the state police because it has taken away the ability for them to keep politicising insecurity."
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Tolulope Kotun commended the PDP chieftain, citing his experience as a retired military officer:
"For the opposition wailing against State Police, this is Bode George, BAT's arch-enemy, expressing joy at the creation of state police. He said, if something is good, let us praise it. I don't think anyone qualifies to speak about security more than him; he is a retired military man."
Victor commended Bode George:
"Only time Chief Bode George has made good sense. As a retired Naval officer, he understands the dynamics of what has plagued our security challenges. I admire him for his candour in leaving politics aside and salute Asiwaju for this state police decision."
Sonyer Rex said Bode George has finally admitted good governance:
"We thank God this papa can admit good governance at last, he can now rest his mind and stay in Nigeria as he promised to relocate to another Africa country before now. Renewed Hope Agenda, thank you PBAT."
You can watch the full video on X here:
Presidency defends Tinubu on Obi's attacks
Legit.ng earlier reported that the presidency disclosed that the NDC 2027 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, was ignorant about the power-generating capacity of Nigeria.
Bayo Onanuga, the special adviser to the president on information and strategy, made the claim while responding to Obi's criticism of President Bola Tinubu.
According to Onanuga, the problem of Nigeria's electricity is not a shortage of gas, while disclosing the actual headache of Tinubu's administration.
Proofreading by Funmilayo Aremu, copy editor at Legit.ng.
Source: Legit.ng
