APC chieftain Joe Igbokwe criticizes Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde following Makinde’s call for an independent international probe into the abduction of schoolchildren and teachers in the state. According to reports, Makinde made the request on Monday, saying the incident raises issues that require independent scrutiny beyond Nigeria’s domestic institutions. The comments came after the military handed rescued victims over to Makinde.
In response, Igbokwe, speaking through a post on his official Facebook page on Tuesday, says Makinde has “embarrassed” himself and Oyo State. He characterizes Makinde’s remarks as reckless, describing them as a ruse and “totally uncalled for.”
The accounts reflect a political dispute over how the abduction case should be investigated, with Makinde advocating for an independent investigation involving the United Nations, while Igbokwe argues against Makinde’s approach. Both outlets focus on the criticism from the APC figure and the circumstances around the governor’s remarks after the victims were returned.
