Take charge of security in your states, Okpebholo tells governors

R-L former senator Clifford Odiah, Edo Central Senatorial leader Gen. Cecil Esekhaigbe, Gov Monday Okpebholo, Deputy Chairman of APC, Sylvester Aigboboh, Secretary to Edo State government, Musa Ikhilor Esq, Member representing Esan North-East/Esan South-East Federal Constituency, Odianosen Okojie at APC Stakeholders interactive session in Irrua Esan Central local government area. Photo: Okondoh Talle Ebose

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Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has urged the 36 state governors to take greater responsibility for tackling security challenges in their respective states and protecting lives and property.

The governor made the call during an All Progressives Congress (APC) stakeholders’ interactive session held at the Okaijesan Town Hall over the weekend in Irrua, Esan Central Local Government Area of Edo State

Okpebholo said addressing insecurity across the country requires a collective effort from all levels of government, adding that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu can not be physically present in all states at the same time.

He described those blaming the President alone for the nation’s security challenges as unfair, saying such critics were failing to recognise the responsibilities of state governments.

“President Bola Ahmed Tinubu can not come to Edo or visit all the states at the same time because he is just one person. If I protect Edo State and every other governor protects their states, insecurity will become a thing of the past,” he said.

The governor also criticised opposition politicians who previously served as vice president or state governors for accusing the current administration over insecurity, questioning what measures they took while in office to address similar challenges.

“Many governors are working hard to solve security challenges across the nation. Governors should take charge of their various states and address the security situation. This is what is called sub-national responsibility, and it will help solve the problem,” Okpebholo added.