The Allied People’s Movement (APM) has lauded the Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, for the purchase of two surveillance aircraft aimed at improving security operations and combating murders, kidnappings and other criminal activities in the state.
The party said the move was a show of the governor’s commitment to the protection of lives and property of residents.
The APM said the two DA 42 MNG model aircraft, purchased for intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance operations, were fitted with sophisticated surveillance equipment capable of identifying targets from high and low altitudes.
The aircraft, the party said, would give more support to security agencies working in Oyo State, including the Amotekun Corps, in the fight against terrorism, banditry, kidnapping for ransom and other crimes.
This was stated by the National Chairman of the APM, Yusuf Mamman Dantalle in a statement on the development.
Dantalle said that the government had a 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, which states that the security and welfare of the people shall be the primary purpose of government,” he said.
Alhaji Gidado Tahir, the APM National Chairman, 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 to security is vital for 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 praised what it called the governor’s visionary, purposeful and inclusive administration, saying his policies had transformed the state.
The people of Oyo State were called upon to continue to support the APM led government.
“The party praises his visionary, purposeful and inclusive governance that has transformed Oyo State and calls on residents to continue supporting the APM government in the state,” the statement said.
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The party chairman added that the welfare of the citizens should remain at the centre of democratic governance.
“The defining feature 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 said he was confident that if elected President in the 2027 general elections, Makinde would transfer his leadership style to the national level.
The governor has the experience and political will to lead Nigeria to more development and prosperity, he said.
“As the presidential flag bearer of the Allied People’s Movement, Makinde will reflect 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.
He has the political will to make Nigeria great again,” Dantalle said.
The APM national chairman, it was learnt, appealed to Nigerians to support the party and its candidates in the upcoming elections.
He said such support would contribute to the promotion of better national security, unity and prosperity for the country.
“The party therefore calls on Nigerians to identify with APM and all its candidates in the forthcoming elections for better national security, unity and prosperity,” he added.
