SMBLF backs state police, calls for true federalism, southern presidency in 2027

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…