Fayose Accuses Makinde of Orchestrating Oyo Kidnapping

Ayodele Fayose, the former governor of Ekiti State, made allegations during a television interview that Seyi Makinde, the current governor of Oyo State, orchestrated the recent kidnapping of schoolchildren and a teacher in Oyo State. Fayose claimed that this act was intended to blackmail President Bola Tinubu's administration and discredit its handling of security issues.

He criticized the Oyo State government for its response to the kidnapping, arguing that attention was quickly directed to the federal government despite the constitutional responsibility of state authorities to maintain security. Fayose further alleged that Makinde failed to act promptly during the incident and remained focused on political activities rather than ensuring the safety of the affected families.

He suggested that the kidnapping was a deliberate manipulation for political reasons, aimed at creating negative public perception against the federal government. The incident has raised significant concerns about safety in schools and has attracted widespread attention across Nigeria.