The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Ogun State chapter, has criticized Governor Dapo Abiodun’s recent approval to recruit an additional 1,000 personnel into the state’s Amotekun Corps, describing the move as lackadaisical and reactive to the rising insecurity in the region.
Governor Abiodun had announced the recruitment during the passing-out parade of 690 Batch D trainees of the Amotekun Corps over the weekend. He pledged that the additional recruitment would enhance the state’s security architecture.
However, during an appearance on Frontline, a current affairs program on Eagle 102.5 FM, the PDP State Chairman, Hon. Abayomi Tella, dismissed the governor’s efforts as insufficient and overdue.
He accused the Abiodun-led administration of being complacent in tackling the state’s security challenges and relying on reactive measures rather than proactive solutions.
“Now, after several years of successful Amotekun operations in other states, I hear that the governor has now deemed it fit to act, only after several crimes have already been committed in Ogun State,” Tella said.
Tella’s remarks come amid growing concerns over regional security, with Oyo State Governor, Engr. Seyi Makinde, recently warning about an influx of bandits fleeing military action in the North-West and seeking refuge in the South West.
While neighboring states like Oyo and Ondo have reportedly ramped up their Amotekun operations, the PDP accused Ogun of being slow to respond, thereby exposing residents to avoidable risks.
“Amotekun is functioning effectively and supporting the police in states like Oyo and Ondo. But in Ogun, the approach is limited to press releases and photo ops.
It is only when a crime is committed, and lives are lost, that the authorities take action. Talk is cheap,” Tella stated.
The PDP chieftain called on Governor Abiodun to adopt a more proactive approach to security, emphasizing that safeguarding lives should not be treated as an afterthought.
He highlighted Ogun State’s strategic geographical location—sharing borders with Lagos, Oyo, Osun, Kwara, and Ondo—as a reason for immediate action.
“We’ve been talking about state policing for years. Everyone knows how long it takes for a law to be passed at the federal level.
“Are we going to wait for the next three years while our people are being killed, kidnapped, and tortured? What is wrong with strengthening our local security arrangements?” he asked.
Tella urged the state government to embrace constructive criticism as a tool for improving policies and enhancing governance, insisting that politics should not take precedence over the safety and welfare of the people.
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