Governors Blamed For Insecurity Without Powers, Says Makinde
Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde has criticized the current Nigerian security architecture, arguing that governors are held accountable for insecurity despite lacking constitutional control over security agencies. He and other political leaders are calling for reforms to align authority with responsibility ahead of the 2027 elections.
Why it matters
The debate over state-level security powers is a central issue in Nigerian politics, impacting governance and the upcoming national election cycle.
Oyo State Governor and Allied Peoples Movement (APM) presidential candidate for the 2027 election, Seyi Makinde, has lamented that state governors are routinely blamed for insecurity despite lacking constitutional authority to direct security agencies operating in their states.
The article focuses on the perspective of an opposition candidate (APM) and his critique of the current federal security structure.
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