Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has criticized the recent efforts by 16 governors who submitted memoranda to the National Economic Council advocating for the establishment of state police, labeling it as an ineffective endeavor.
Speaking in an interview on Channels TV’s Politics Today, Makinde expressed skepticism towards the submission, stating that the matter of state police should be directly addressed by the National Assembly rather than through the NEC or the National Security Adviser.
Despite arguments in favor of state police as a potential solution to the nation’s security challenges, Makinde, along with 20 other governors, remains unconvinced.
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He emphasized that the issue of state police is a constitutional matter and should be handled by the National Assembly, with subsequent adoption by state Houses of Assembly.
Makinde clarified that he did not submit any memoranda on state policing, viewing the submission process as ineffective in achieving the desired outcome.
He remarked, “I see it, quite frankly, as a waste of our time.”
Highlighting the importance of the National Assembly’s leadership in addressing the issue, Makinde urged for the involvement of state Houses of Assembly in passing relevant laws once the matter is addressed at the federal level.
