The Allied People’s Movement (APM) has commended the Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, for the purchase of two surveillance aircraft to enhance security operations and tackle murders, kidnappings and other criminal activities in the state.
The party stated the move was to show the governor’s commitment to the protection of lives and property of residents.
The two DA 42 MNG model aircraft, bought for intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance operations, were fitted with sophisticated surveillance equipment capable of identifying targets from high and low altitudes, the APM said.
The party said the aircraft would assist security agencies working in Oyo State, including the Amotekun Corps, to provide more support in the fight against terrorism, banditry, kidnapping for ransom and other crimes.
This was disclosed by the National Chairman of the APM, Yusuf Mamman Dantalle in a statement on the development.
Dantalle said that it was the government’s constitutional responsibility to protect the people and the acquisition of the aircraft was in line with this.
“This is in line with Section 14(2)b of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria 1999 as amended that the security and welfare of the people shall be the primary purpose of government,” he said.
The APM National Chairman, Alhaji Gidado Tahir, said that Makinde, who is also the party’s presidential candidate, had shown the capacity to protect lives and property in Oyo State.
He said the governor’s approach on security is vital to the growth of democracy and development.
Governor Makinde, who is also the APM presidential Candidate, has exhibited outstanding leadership capacity, managerial acumen and political sagacity to protect lives and property in Oyo State which is the prerequisite for sustainable democracy and development, Dantalle stated.
The party said the governor had transformed the state with his policies and hailed what it called his visionary, purposeful and inclusive administration.
The people of Oyo State were urged to continue to support the APM led government.
“The party commends his visionary, purposeful and inclusive governance that has transformed Oyo State and urges residents to continue supporting the APM government in the state,” the statement said.
The party chairman added that the welfare of the citizens should be at the centre of democratic governance.
“The essence of democratic governance is the welfare of the people. “APM will continue to put the interest of the masses first as proved in Oyo and Bauchi States where the party is in power. “Nigerians want and deserve dividends of democracy, not carnage,” he said.
Dantalle also expressed confidence that if Makinde is elected President in the 2027 general elections, he would translate his leadership style to the national level.
“The governor has the experience and the political will to lead Nigeria to more development and prosperity,” he said.
“Makinde will, as the presidential flag bearer of the Allied People’s Movement, showcase his resourceful, robust, vibrant and compassionate leadership across the country and steer the ship of the nation from its perilous course to the path of progress, development and advancement if elected into office as president in 2027,” he added.
“Dantalle said, “He has the political will to make Nigeria great again.
It was learnt that the APM national chairman appealed to Nigerians to support the party and its candidates in the upcoming elections.
He said this support would help in the promotion of better national security, unity and prosperity for the country.
He added that the party therefore calls on Nigerians to identify with the APM and all its candidates in the forthcoming elections for better national security, unity and prosperity.
