Makinde Promises to End Farmer-Herder Clashes, Tackle Insecurity in Middle Belt if Elected President in 2027
Oyo State Governor and Allied Peoples Movement (APM) presidential candidate, Seyi Makinde, has promised to address persistent security challenges in Nigeria’s Middle Belt region if elected president in the 2027 general elections.
Speaking in Jos, Makinde said his administration would prioritise ending recurring farmer-herder clashes and strengthening Nigeria’s security architecture.
He identified the establishment of state police as a major part of his proposed security reforms, arguing that decentralising policing would make security operations more effective and responsive to local challenges.
Makinde, however, stressed that state police must be properly structured, with adequate safeguards to prevent governors from abusing their powers or using security agencies to intimidate political opponents.
He also suggested that states should be allowed to establish their police forces at different times, depending on their readiness and ability to fund them.
The APM presidential hopeful further said Nigeria’s youthful population could provide personnel for state police while creating employment opportunities for young people.
On the economy, Makinde said his proposed Reset Agenda would focus on skills acquisition, entrepreneurship, education and increased production to improve Nigerians’ living conditions.
He maintained that government policies must translate into tangible improvements in citizens’ daily lives, particularly their ability to afford basic necessities.
