Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has drawn a chilling connection between his presidential declaration and the sudden surge of insecurity in his state, revealing that within hours of his announcement, tragedy struck.
“I declared to run for the presidency at 4pm, and by 9am the following morning, children were abducted in Oyo State,” Makinde stated, his tone heavy with concern and implication.
The governor made the startling revelation on Friday while addressing stakeholders during a high level meeting with Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed, alongside leaders of the Alliance for Progressive Movement (APM) in Bauchi.
Makinde’s comment has since ignited political tension and speculation, as observers question whether the timing was mere coincidence or a disturbing signal of deeper forces at play.
The abduction, which sent shockwaves across Oyo State, has intensified calls for urgent security intervention, even as the governor’s remarks add a new political dimension to the already volatile situation.
As the 2027 political landscape begins to take shape, Makinde’s statement may mark the opening salvo in what is expected to be a fiercely contested and highly sensitive race one now shadowed by rising insecurity.
