Open Letter to Gov. Makinde: Political Reform Is Key to Yorubaland’s Security

This open letter responds to the governor’s request for medium- and long-term ideas on security architecture. It argues that insecurity in Nigeria is driven by political motives, not just poverty or climate change. The author examines how repeated displacement of indigenous communities serves political ends. They propose a long-term path through constitutional reform and a Yoruba referendum to restore political legitimacy. For the medium term, they recommend a community security framework under traditional rulers. State governments would provide training and logistics, while Obas would be held accountable for protecting their domains. The letter urges the governor to champion these measures as expressions of genuine political will that could transform security in Yorubaland.

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