The All Progressives Congress (APC) has sharply criticised Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde over his reference to the violent "Operation Wetie" era during an opposition summit in Ibadan on Saturday. In a statement by National Publicity Secretary Felix Morka, the ruling party accused Makinde of inciting violence and undermining national stability. Makinde had warned that political developments were echoing troubling precedents, recalling Ibadan's role in the 1960s political violence that involved burning opponents with petrol. Morka urged security agencies to take the matter seriously.
Key Points
- A sitting governor's words risk inflaming political tensions in a historically volatile region.
- Security agencies face pressure to assess whether the remarks cross into incitement.
- The APC frames opposition concerns about one-party dominance as a cover for internal dysfunction.
- Makinde's invocation of a deadly past raises the stakes of political rhetoric ahead of 2027.
- Citizens may fear a return to electoral violence if such language becomes normalised.
Watch whether security agencies act on APC's complaint and if Makinde clarifies or stands by his historical reference.
Sources: Premium Times
