Makinde-Daura Campaign Calls for Probe into Ondo Crash

The Makinde-Daura Presidential Campaign Organisation (MDPCO) has demanded a thorough investigation into the military aircraft crash that occurred near the Igbokoda Naval Base in Ondo State. This call was made on Tuesday as the organization expressed condolences to the families of the victims and the Nigerian military.

Seyi Makinde, the governor of Oyo State and presidential candidate of the Allied Peoples Movement (APM) for the January 16, 2027 election, is running alongside Lawal Daura, a retired director-general of the Department of State Services (DSS). The Nigerian Air Force reported that 25 individuals were aboard the aircraft, including 20 passengers and five crew members.

Richard Ihediwa, the Director of Strategic Communications for the Nigerian Air Force, raised concerns about the frequency of military aircraft crashes during President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's administration. The MDPCO criticized the state of military equipment and welfare, recalling a previous crash in August 2023.

They pledged that a Makinde-Daura administration would prioritize military welfare and equipment, demanding clarity on the causes of the crash and preventive measures for the future.