According to report by The Nation on Wednesday, July 15, 2026, fresh criticism has continued to trail Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde following his call for the United Nations and other international organisations to investigate the abduction and rescue of pupils and teachers in Oriire Local Government Area.
The Senate, the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), George Akume, Nigeria’s Permanent Representative to the UN, Senator Jimoh Ibrahim, former Ekiti State Governor Ayodele Fayose, senior lawyers and the Oyo State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) all rejected the governor’s proposal.
The Senate argued that Makinde’s remarks undermined the sacrifices of security personnel who risked their lives during the successful rescue operation.