Makinde accuses Tinubu of breaching 2023 political agreement

Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde has given President Bola Tinubu a 34% rating on his performance, acknowledging progress in some areas while criticizing the administration's failure to address Nigeria's broader challenges. Makinde explained that the 34% rating corresponds to the proportion of Nigerians who supported Tinubu in the 2023 presidential election.

He emphasized that the President needs to win over the 67% of voters who opposed him in 2023 to successfully implement his policies. Makinde praised the administration for establishing state police, aligning with his long-standing support for decentralized policing. He commended the President for advancing the proposal, which he believes should allow states to establish their own police structures based on capacity and readiness.

In the education sector, Makinde acknowledged the Federal Government's student loan scheme but argued that more comprehensive reforms are needed to improve the sector. He stressed that providing financial assistance to students alone is not enough and that the government must also address teachers' welfare and security in educational institutions.

Makinde believes that education reforms should focus on equipping young Nigerians with the skills and knowledge needed for employment or entrepreneurship, rather than merely increasing access to funding.