Makinde scores Tinubu 34% on performance, backs state police

Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde has given President Bola Tinubu a 34 percent rating for his performance, acknowledging some progress while noting the administration's shortcomings in addressing Nigeria's broader issues. During an interview with ARISE News, Makinde stated that the 34 percent score represents the percentage of Nigerians who supported Tinubu in the 2023 presidential election.

He emphasized that the President needs the support of the remaining 67 percent of voters who opposed him in 2023 to successfully implement his policies.

Makinde praised Tinubu's initiative to establish state police, aligning with his own advocacy for decentralized policing. He commended the formation of the state police but argued that providing financial assistance to students is just a small part of the necessary reforms for improving the education sector. He highlighted the need for teacher welfare, security in educational institutions, and the acquisition of skills and knowledge to secure employment or become entrepreneurs.

The governor's assessment comes as he criticizes the Tinubu administration's economic policies, which he believes have not sufficiently translated into job creation, improved incomes, and better living conditions for Nigerians. Makinde proposed his 'Reset Nigeria' agenda as an alternative approach to the current administration's policies, emphasizing the need for coordinated measures to address economic, security, and educational challenges.