Oyo APC Demands Makinde’s Resignation Over Rising Insecurity, Faults Governor’s Remarks
Oyo APC Demands Makinde’s Resignation Over Rising Insecurity, Faults Governor’s Remarks
The Oyo State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has called on Governor Seyi Makinde to resign from office if he believes he lacks the authority and capacity to effectively tackle the growing security challenges confronting the state.
The opposition party made the demand following comments reportedly made by the governor regarding the limitations state governments face in controlling security agencies, particularly amid recent incidents of kidnapping and bandit attacks in parts of Oyo State.
In a strongly worded statement issued by the party’s Publicity Secretary, Olawale Sadare, the APC accused the governor of attempting to shift responsibility for insecurity to the Federal Government instead of taking proactive steps to protect lives and property.
The party argued that Governor Makinde willingly took an oath of office to safeguard residents and should not blame constitutional limitations whenever security challenges arise.
According to the APC, insecurity has worsened in several communities across the state, including areas recently affected by kidnappings and attacks on residents, students, and teachers. The party maintained that the government must demonstrate stronger leadership and coordinate available security resources more effectively.
The opposition party further criticized what it described as the governor’s handling of security matters, insisting that previous administrations operated under the same constitutional framework without publicly distancing themselves from responsibility.
APC leaders pointed to security initiatives introduced by past governors, including community-based interventions, stakeholder engagement, and security trust fund arrangements, which they said helped strengthen public safety and support security agencies in combating crime.
The party also accused the governor of using the current security situation to promote broader political ambitions ahead of the 2027 elections, arguing that residents are more concerned about safety and governance than future political contests.
APC maintained that Oyo residents deserve a government fully focused on addressing insecurity, economic hardship, and social challenges affecting communities across the state.
The controversy follows renewed public debate over the establishment of state police and the role governors should play in combating insecurity within their states. Governor Makinde has repeatedly advocated stronger state involvement in security management, arguing that governors often lack direct operational control over federal security agencies.
Political observers believe the exchange reflects growing political tensions in Oyo State as parties begin positioning themselves ahead of the 2027 general elections.
Meanwhile, residents and community leaders continue to call for urgent action to address kidnapping, banditry, and other security threats affecting schools, rural communities, and major highways across the state.
