Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, criticized the recent move by 16 governors who submitted memoranda to the National Economic Council advocating for the establishment of state police, branding it as a futile exercise.
In an interview on Channels TV’s Politics Today, Makinde expressed his skepticism towards the submission, stressing that the matter of state police should be addressed directly by the National Assembly rather than through the NEC or the National Security Adviser.
While proponents argue that state police could alleviate the nation’s security challenges, Makinde, alongside 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, deeming the submission process ineffective in achieving the desired outcome.
He asserted, “I see it, quite frankly, as a waste of our time.”
He emphasized the need for the National Assembly to take the lead in addressing the issue and urged for the involvement of state Houses of Assembly in passing relevant laws once the matter is addressed at the federal level.
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