Tinubu Hosts Okpebholo, 5 Other APC Governors

‎By Muhyideen Jimoh

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President Bola Tinubu on Monday met with six governors elected on the platform of the All Progressives Congress at the State House, Abuja.

‎The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the closed-door meeting was held at the President’s office.

‎Governors Umar Namadi of Jigawa, Monday Okpebholo of Edo, Biodun Oyebanji of Ekiti, Usman Ododo of Kogi, Aliyu Sokoto of Sokoto and Nasir Idris of Kebbi were in attendance.

‎The governors declined to speak with State House correspondents after the meeting.

‎Although details were not made public, discussions were believed to have focused on insecurity, kidnapping and banditry affecting several states.

‎Tinubu had on Nov. 26 declared a nationwide security emergency, directing security agencies to prioritise school safety while governors strengthen local early-warning mechanisms.

(NAN)