OPC New Era Leader Condemns Selfish Nigerian Leadership While Endorsing Tinubu Reforms for Second Term

OPC New Era President Rasak Arogundade calls for state police and restructuring while supporting President Tinubu’s economic reforms for a potential second term.

By: AXL Media

Published: Mar 17, 2026, 6:31 AM EDT

Source: The information in this article was sourced from Business Hallmark

Grassroots Security Forces Seek Formal Recognition Amid Rising Unrest

The operational efficacy of local security outfits remains hamstrung by a lack of legal backing, according to Otunba Rasak Arogundade Balogun. While groups like the Odua Peoples Congress possess the intelligence networks necessary to dismantle bandit hideouts, they frequently face detention or obstruction from conventional police forces. According to Arogundade, the current legal framework forces these units to operate with extreme caution, often resulting in the release of high profile criminals while the local volunteers who captured them remain in custody.

Legislative Stagnation Delays the Implementation of State Police

The momentum for state policing appears to have stalled despite early signals of support from the current administration and various regional governors. Arogundade notes that while the South West successfully launched the Amotekun corps during the previous presidency, the anticipated federal approval for a full state police structure has not materialized. He argues that the existing architecture of local vigilante and hunter associations should be professionalized and integrated into a formal state system, providing a vetted and disciplined force capable of securing suburban and inland territories.

Economic Shifts and Revenue Growth Under President Tinubu

A critical assessment of the federal government’s performance reveals a complex landscape of aggressive fiscal reforms and increased state revenue. Arogundade observes that the removal of fuel subsidies and the overhaul of customs and port operations have effectively reduced government waste while bolstering the national treasury. Although these measures initially triggered significant inflation and public hardship, he maintains that the current downward trend in food prices suggests the economy is finally stabilizing after decades of systemic mismanagement.