…that he met with Oyo state governor, Seyi Makinde, on July 3, and during the visit, Governor Makinde told him that over 50 days after the abduction of pupils and teachers in Oriire local government area, Presient Tinubu has not yet called him. Obi described the President's behavior as a sign of leadership failure.React…

…appealed twice to the kidnappers to release the children and had also spoken with Governor Makinde twice to express solidarity, describing the incident as “a Nigerian tragedy” rather than an Oyo State problem. He wrote, “The government and people of Oyo State, more than 50 days after the abduction of the schoolchildren…

…by virtue of his appointment and the government's earlier approval. They called on Governor Makinde to direct the immediate withdrawal of any correspondence authorising a fresh nomination process, implement existing court judgments affirming the monarch's appointment, and ensure that relevant government officials compl…

…and cassava, adding that the institute is eager to deploy its expertise to complement Governor Makinde's vision for agricultural transformation. According to him, "IITA has significant expertise in cocoa and cassava development, and we are committed to supporting Oyo State's agricultural transformation agenda through r…

…unity if left unchecked. Consequently, the organisation called on President Tinubu, Governor Makinde and other South-West governors to take proactive steps to de-escalate tensions and promote peaceful coexistence among all ethnic groups. It also urged Nigerians to support security agencies in tackling kidnapping, bandi…