Governors Tasked with Tackling Insecurity by Okpebholo

Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, has called on his counterparts across Nigeria's 36 states to step up their efforts in addressing the security challenges within their respective domains. According to Okpebholo, it is unfair to solely blame President Bola Tinubu for the country's security woes, as tackling insecurity requires a collective effort from all levels of government. The governor made this assertion during an interactive session with stakeholders of the All Progressives Congress held at Okaijesan Town Hall in Irrua, Esan Central Local Government Area. Okpebholo emphasized that since President Tinubu cannot be physically present in all states simultaneously, governors must take charge of securing their states. 'If I protect Edo State and every other governor protects their states, insecurity will become a thing of the past,' he stated. Okpebholo criticized those who blame the President alone for insecurity, arguing that such critics overlook the constitutional roles of state governments in ensuring security. He also questioned the sincerity of opposition politicians who had previously held public offices, asking what they did to address security challenges during their tenure. The governor reiterated that state governments must commit to protecting lives and property, which would significantly reduce insecurity nationwide.