According to a report by Vanguard News on Sunday, June 7, 2026, Rev. Fr Ejike Mbaka, the Spiritual Director of Adoration Ministry, Enugu, Nigeria (AMEN), has said that the Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, should stop deceiving Nigerians by asking President Tinubu to come and find the kidnapped schoolchildren.
In his words, “The governor should do everything within his power to ensure the release of these children. Stop deceiving Nigerians by asking the president to come and find them.”
He said state governments must be held accountable for citizens’ safety and urged governors not to evade responsibility for internal security. Mbaka also prayed for the victims’ safe return, calling for divine intervention against those behind the abduction.
Mbaka questioned how state governments use security votes, arguing that governors receive substantial funds specifically to tackle security challenges in their states. He also urged political leaders to prioritise cooperation over blame-shifting in addressing insecurity and warned against turning the issue into politics.
