Kalu, UK Envoy Discuss State Police, Electoral Reforms

Amarachi Ihesiulo

October 21, 2026
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Rt. Hon. Benjamin Kalu

Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu, has met with a United Kingdom delegation to discuss Nigeria’s constitutional review, proposed state police system, Reserved Seats Bill for women and preparations for upcoming elections.

The delegation was led by Christina Scott, Director General (Network) at the UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO), alongside the newly appointed British High Commissioner to Nigeria, Pete Vowels, and other officials during a working visit to the House of Representatives.

Discussions also focused on implementing the new Electoral Act and strengthening Nigeria’s democratic institutions.

Kalu expressed appreciation for the UK’s continued support for Nigeria’s democratic and economic reforms, stressing the need to sustain bilateral cooperation to promote good governance and national development.

The proposed state police system featured prominently in the discussions amid ongoing efforts to review Nigeria’s constitutional framework and address persistent security challenges.

Advocates of state policing argue that decentralising law enforcement could improve intelligence gathering and enable security agencies to respond more effectively to local threats. However, questions surrounding funding, accountability and safeguards against political interference remain important considerations in the proposed reform.

The delegation also discussed the Reserved Seats Bill for women, which seeks to improve women’s representation in political institutions.

Women remain underrepresented in Nigeria’s elected offices, prompting calls for legislative measures to address barriers to political participation and promote inclusive governance.

The bill’s progress will depend on the relevant constitutional and legislative procedures.

On electoral matters, the meeting examined preparations for upcoming elections and the implementation of the new Electoral Act, with attention to the legal and institutional framework governing the electoral process.

Credible elections remain essential to public confidence in democratic institutions, making effective legislation, transparent administration and accountability important priorities.

The engagement reflects continued cooperation between Nigeria and the UK on governance, democratic reforms and institutional development.

Kalu expressed his expectation that the partnership would be sustained to strengthen democratic institutions, promote good governance and advance Nigeria’s development objectives.

Amarachi Ihesiulo

Ihesiulo Grace Amarachi is a Nigerian journalist, writer and media professional serving as the Editor-in-Chief of TheTraffic.NG, a digital news platform covering national and international affairs. Her editorial interests span politics, business, aviation, health, technology, entertainment, sports and social development. She is committed to credible journalism, insightful reporting and compelling storytelling that informs public discourse and keeps readers abreast of important developments in Nigeria, Africa and beyond.

Kalu, UK Envoy Discuss State Police, Electoral Reforms

Amarachi Ihesiulo

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