Media personality and actor Tope Adenibuyan, widely known as Teddy A from Big Brother Naija, has leveled serious allegations against Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde following the recent abduction of schoolchildren and teachers in the state. The former BBNaija housemate accused the governor of prioritizing his presidential ambition over the safety of residents.
Teddy A Calls Out Governor Over Security Spending
In an Instagram story posted on June 2, 2026, Teddy A expressed outrage that Oyo State receives approximately N12 billion annually as a security vote from the federation, yet schools remain vulnerable to kidnappers. He claimed that over seven years, this amounts to N84 billion, with little improvement in safety.
“Oyo state gets 12 billion naira annually for security vote from the federation, that’s 84 billion naira in seven years. Yet Governor Seyi Makinde can’t provide security for his people, he is instead playing politics with the lives of his people for his presidential ambition,” Teddy A wrote.
Comparison With Other States
In his post, Teddy A compared Oyo’s allocation with those of other states in the South West and North East, listing figures for Lagos, Ondo, Osun, Ogun, Ekiti, Borno, Yobe, Taraba, and Bauchi. He emphasized that despite Oyo’s large share, insecurity persists, especially in educational institutions.
Online Reactions
Teddy A’s remarks sparked heated debates on social media, with many Nigerians questioning the accountability of state governors for security failures. Below are some reactions:
- @anthony_maduabuchii: “What are they doing with all this money?”
- @ibadanninja: “Finally someone is hitting the nail on the head. Governors are the Chief Security officers of the state and should be held accountable for any security breach because they collect billions as security vote…”
- @mrmoraks: “This is where you know that there is so much discrepancies in the governing of Nigeria. How do you provide security votes for governors but they are not constitutional in charge of the state security.”
- @isaac_sunday1993: “Maybe the conversation is gradually heading in the right direction.”
- @iamcensiny: “We don't ask the right question and hold the right people accountable. That's why we are where we are today. We're not angry enough.”
- @akinyigatriplea: “First of all, this data isn't correct. How will Ogun state Gov be collecting so little compared to Oyo. Look at it from that lense.”
Context of Abductions
The abductions of schoolchildren and teachers in Oyo State have heightened concerns about security in the region. Teddy A’s accusations have brought attention to the role of state governors in managing security funds and protecting citizens.
