Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has said the federal control of security agencies had left him incapacitated in the recent kidnap attack and other security challenges in the state.
Makinde made this known on Saturday while accepting the presidential nomination of the African Peoples Movement, APM, in Ibadan, the state capital.
The governor lamented the persistent captivity of innocent schoolchildren and other citizens kidnapped by criminal elements in the state.
He described the situation as a painful reminder of the limitations faced by state governors in addressing security challenges.
“Today, innocent schoolchildren and citizens abducted by criminals remain in captivity in Oyo State.
“As Governor of Oyo State, I carry the burden of being called the Chief Security Officer of the state, yet lacking constitutional control over the security agencies required to fully address these threats,” he said.
According to him, no elected leader should be held accountable for security outcomes without possessing the authority necessary to act decisively.
