Makinde Urges Federal Government to Fast-Track State Police Legislation
Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has called on the Federal Government to expedite the creation of state police as part of efforts to strengthen the nation’s security architecture and curb criminal activity across the country.
Makinde made the appeal during the governorship and legislative primary elections of the Allied Peoples Movement (APM), held at the Watershed Event Centre, Old Ife Road, Ibadan.
He urged the Federal Government to work closely with state Houses of Assembly to accelerate the enactment of the legislation required to establish state police forces.
According to the governor, the introduction of state police would enhance local intelligence gathering and improve the ability of state governments to respond swiftly and effectively to security threats within their jurisdictions.
While reassuring the families of the abducted children and teachers in Oriire Local Government Area of their safe return, Makinde stated that security has remained one of the central pillars of his administration since assuming office and would continue to receive priority attention.
He also expressed appreciation to the people of Oyo State for their support over the past seven years, noting that the cooperation of residents had contributed significantly to the achievements recorded by his administration.
Makinde further urged residents to extend the same support to the APM governorship candidate, Hon. Bimbo Adekanmbi, by voting for him in the 2027 general elections.
He advised Adekanmbi to forge his own path and cultivate independent relationships, stressing that effective leadership should be guided by vision, unity, and service to the people, rather than bitterness or division.
Among those in attendance were the Deputy Governor of Oyo State, Barr. Bayo Lawal; former Deputy Governor, Engr. Hamid Gbadamosi; Speaker of the Oyo State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Adebo Ogundoyin; Secretary to the State Government, Prof. Musibau Babatunde; Chief of Staff, Otunba (Dr.) Segun Ogunwuyi; Deputy Chief of Staff, Hon. Kazeem Adeniyi; Chairman of All Chairmen in Oyo State, Hon. Sikiru Sanda; commissioners, lawmakers, local government chairmen, party leaders, and other dignitaries.
