Allied People’s Movement (APM) presidential candidate Seyi Makinde has revealed that President Bola Tinubu never called him during the 56- day ordeal of Oriire school pupils and teachers in the captivity of terrorists.
Makinde disclosed this during an exclusive interview with Arise TV, which was aired on Friday, while discussing his relationship with Tinubu.
Recall that Governor Makinde of Oyo State had supported in the 2023 presidential election.
He said he expected Tinubu to call or show concern over the abduction of schoolchildren and their teachers in Oriire Local Government Area of the state.
#But unfortunately, he did not, according to the governor.
“I tried to see the President when our students and our children and their teachers were kidnapped, because I thought if any part of Nigeria is going through such a challenge, the president should be interested. Actually, I expected the president to call me,” he said.
Asked directly if Tinubu eventually contacted him, Makinde answered, “He did not. No. Till tomorrow.”
He explained that he also tried reaching the president through the State Chief of Protocol but received no response to his call.
Makinde added hat he had never spoken directly with Tinubu, stressing that he was focused on governing Oyo State.
“I’m saying it again that till tomorrow I’ve not spoken directly with the President about anything. I’m just minding my own business, running Oyo State. And I’m not complaining,” he said.
The Oriire school pupils and teachers were abducted on May 15, 2026, when terrorists invaded schools in the area.
The Nigerian Army later announced their rescue on July 10 following a joint security operation.