Oyo APC Demands Makinde’s Resignation Over Remarks on State Security Challenges
Opposition party accuses governor of shirking responsibility after comments on inability to tackle insecurity and kidnappings
The Oyo State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has called on Governor Seyi Makinde to resign, accusing him of failing to take responsibility for the state’s worsening security situation following his remarks on limited control over security agencies.
The Oyo State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has demanded the resignation of Governor Seyi Makinde over comments he made regarding insecurity and the recent abduction of schoolchildren and other residents in the state.
The call followed remarks by the governor during his acceptance speech after securing the presidential ticket of the Allied Peoples Movement (APM) in Ibadan, where he stated that there was little he could do to directly address certain security challenges because the Federal Government controls the nation’s security agencies.
Reacting to the statement, the APC, through its spokesperson, Olawale Sadare, rejected the governor’s position and accused him of attempting to shift responsibility for the security situation in the state.
In a statement issued on Sunday, Sadare described the governor’s remarks as evidence of poor leadership and argued that state governors have constitutional responsibilities regarding the protection of lives and property within their jurisdictions.
According to the opposition party, blaming the Federal Government for security challenges in the state amounts to an abdication of responsibility at a time when residents are seeking decisive leadership and solutions.
The APC further urged Makinde to step down from office and allow his deputy to complete the remaining year of the administration’s tenure if he believes he lacks the capacity or authority to effectively address security concerns.
The latest exchange comes amid growing public concern over insecurity in parts of Oyo State, particularly following recent incidents of kidnapping and attacks on communities and educational institutions.
While the governor has maintained that constitutional limitations affect the extent of state control over security operations, the APC insists that stronger leadership and collaboration with security agencies are needed to tackle the challenges confronting residents.
