The Presidency has called on Nigerians to hold state governors and local government chairmen accountable for the rising cases of kidnapping and insecurity across the country.
Speaking in an interview, President Bola Tinubu’s Special Adviser on Policy Communication, Daniel Bwala, said state governments had received federal funds to improve security infrastructure, including perimeter fencing and early warning systems in schools.
He challenged citizens to demand explanations from their governors on how the funds were spent.
Bwala argued that state and local authorities have a critical role to play in tackling insecurity, stressing that accountability should not rest solely with the Federal Government.
He also alleged that many local governments are not receiving funds allocated to them, citing Oyo State as an example.
According to Bwala, direct access to local government funds would enable council chairmen to strengthen primary healthcare services, improve basic education, support local vigilante groups, and provide welfare programmes for elderly residents.
The presidential aide further criticised what he described as a tendency among Nigerians to wait for government intervention instead of actively demanding accountability from elected officials.
He urged citizens to organise town hall meetings within their local government areas and engage the media to press for transparency over the management of public funds.
Bwala maintained that sustained public engagement and collective pressure would be more effective in driving accountability than isolated complaints.
It was a pleasure joining the popular Morayo Show in Lagos for an engaging conversation on governance, security, and accountability. I emphasized that States and Local Governments have constitutional responsibilities and receive public funds that should be used to strengthen… pic.twitter.com/A5FAJcn0F3
— D. H Bwala (@BwalaDaniel) July 8, 2026
