Makinde demands Tinubu disclose 2026 army expansion budget

Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde publicly challenged President Bola Tinubu to disclose the 2026 budgetary allocation for army expansion, questioning the administration's security spending priorities. Makinde also acknowledged increased subnational revenues but argued they have not alleviated hunger, signaling political friction within the ruling party ahead of elections. The challenge reflects growing intra-party dissent over fiscal and security policy.