Makinde Claims Federal Government’s Approach to State Police Creation Ineffective

Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has criticized the approach to the state police matter, asserting that it is ineffective for governors.

Speaking on a TV Programme on Friday, Governor Makinde, expressed that the handling of the creation of state police by the federal government is leading governors nowhere.

He stated that the issue had nothing to do with the National Security Adviser or the National Economic Council, but rather required a bill that should have been transmitted to the National Assembly.
Makinde pointed to the creation of Amotekun as a substitute for the faltering efforts to establish state police in the South Western region, emphasizing its successful inception despite initial obstacles and its considerable personnel capacity.
Only sixteen state governors have submitted reports to the National Economic Council (NEC) backing the creation of state police and recommending changes to the constitution to accommodate it.
The report from the sixteen state governors was received at the 140th NEC meeting presided over by Vice President Kashim Shettima at the Aso Rock Villa, Abuja, on Thursday.