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.
The convener of the Vanguard for Judicial Independence, Douglas Ogbankwa, said that money was often paid to secure bail in spite of the ‘bail is free’ inscription at police stations.
