Fayose Criticizes Makinde on Oyo Insecurity Response

Ayo Fayose, the former governor of Ekiti State, expressed his concerns regarding the rising insecurity in Oyo State, particularly in light of recent kidnappings, including the abduction of schoolchildren and a teacher in Ogbomosho. In an interview, Fayose stated that Governor Seyi Makinde should first exhaust local resources and powers before seeking federal assistance from President Bola Tinubu.

He emphasized that it is unrealistic to expect the president to directly handle every security challenge across the country. Fayose argued that the responsibility to address security threats lies primarily with local authorities and that Makinde should not rely on federal intervention for every issue.

He questioned whether Makinde had formally reached out to President Tinubu regarding the security situation in Oyo State, suggesting that such communication is necessary. Fayose also noted that kidnapping has been a long-standing issue in Nigeria, not limited to the current administration.