Seyi Makinde Calls for Probe into NAF Aircraft Crash

Governor Seyi Makinde, the presidential candidate of the Allied Peoples Movement (APM), has demanded a thorough investigation into the crash of a Nigerian Air Force ATR-42 aircraft near the Igbokoda Naval Base in Ondo State, which reportedly resulted in the deaths of at least 25 individuals. Through his campaign organization, Makinde expressed concerns regarding the state of military equipment and the welfare of security personnel under President Bola Tinubu's administration.

Richard Ihediwa, the Director of Strategic Communications for the Makinde-Daura Presidential Campaign Organisation, emphasized the need for answers regarding the crash, linking it to broader issues of military readiness and personnel welfare. The campaign also referenced a previous crash of a Nigerian Air Force helicopter in Shiroro, Niger State, in August 2023.

Makinde's campaign pledged to prioritize military welfare, training, and equipment should he be elected, while also expressing condolences to the victims' families and urging a comprehensive investigation into the incident.