A former president of the Nigerian Bar Association, Olisa Agbakoba, has drawn on the Constitution of South Africa to suggest ways to prevent governors from abusing state policing.
“These institutions should enjoy security of tenure; their funding should be a direct charge on the Consolidated Revenue Fund,” said Mr Agbakoba.
What we recommend is an interlocking appointment, funding, and removal process like that which governs the judiciary.
“I could have agreed with everything the Presidency under Buhari wanted and cut deals with them all the way. I would have been a good ally,” said Mr Saraki.
