Eze Nzenwata Mbakwe, a prominent traditional ruler in Abia State and former member of Ime Obi, Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide, expressed his belief that the current governors are not in favor of criminal activities thriving in their states. He argued that the establishment of state police forces would significantly reduce, if not completely eliminate, crimes such as kidnapping.
According to him, no governor would tolerate their territory being used as a haven for kidnappers, and this would foster a sense of competition among the 36 governors to ensure the safety and security of their citizens and attract incoming investors.
According to what Eze Nzenwata Mbakwe said in the report by The Sun News, "I don’t think our governors at this time like criminal activities in their states as they are presently. I believe that if they are given charge in that area, they will do well to finance and control such organs and act immediately in accordance with the situations on the ground instead of waiting for permission from the federal authorities in Abuja before taking action. State police will reduce, if not wipe out, crimes like kidnapping. No governor will allow his area to be used as a den of kidnappers. There will be competition among the 36 governors to keep their territories safe for their citizens and incoming investors."