Tinubu Never Called me During Oyo Kidnapping Crisis — Makinde

Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde has stated President Bola Tinubu didn’t attain out to him whereas pupils and academics from the state spent 56 days in captivity after their abduction.

Makinde made the disclosure in an unique interview with Arise Television on Friday. He was discussing his relationship with Tinubu, whom he backed through the 2023 presidential election.The governor stated he tried to satisfy the President after the kidnapping, anticipating federal curiosity within the safety problem dealing with his state. “I tried to see the President when our students and our children and their teachers were kidnapped, because I thought if any part of Nigeria is going through such a challenge, the President should be interested. Actually, I expected the President to call me,” he stated.

When requested if Tinubu ever referred to as, Makinde replied: “He did not. No. Till tomorrow.”He added that he additionally tried contacting the State Chief of Protocol however obtained no response. Makinde additional clarified that he has not spoken instantly with the President about any matter. “I’m saying it again that till tomorrow I’ve not spoken directly with the President, about anything. I’m just minding my own business, running Oyo State. And I’m not complaining,” he acknowledged.

The interviewer famous the obvious distance between the 2 males regardless of Makinde’s assist for Tinubu and the votes the President obtained in Oyo. Asked what precipitated the pressure, Makinde speculated it would stem from strategies that he may problem Tinubu within the 2027 presidential race. “Well, I can only hazard a guess. Maybe some people went and told him, ‘Look, she may likely run against you.’ I don’t know. That may cause bad blood between us,” he stated.

The remarks come months after the victims  kidnapped on May 15, 2026, from colleges in Oriire Local Government Area — have been freed on July 10 following a multi-agency safety operation. Makinde had publicly thanked Tinubu and the safety companies after their launch, describing it as a serious reduction.

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