RismadarVoice Reporters, April 27, 2026
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has strongly condemned remarks attributed to Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, describing them as “reckless” and capable of inciting violence.
In a statement issued on Sunday by its National Publicity Secretary, Felix Morka, the ruling party alleged that Makinde, while addressing a gathering of opposition parties in Ibadan on Saturday, referenced the historically violent “Operation Wetie” episode in a manner that could inflame tensions across the country.
The APC said the governor’s comments, reportedly made in the context of concerns about Nigeria’s political direction, amounted to a dangerous invocation of one of the country’s most turbulent political periods. It argued that such rhetoric was inappropriate for a sitting governor, particularly one constitutionally designated as the chief security officer of his state.
“The incitement is a clear and present threat to peace and national security,” the statement read, adding that Makinde’s remarks go beyond “mere opposition posturing” and risk triggering unrest and lawlessness.
The party called on security and intelligence agencies to take the matter seriously and act decisively to safeguard lives and property, as well as to preserve Nigeria’s democratic stability.
It further stressed that constitutional immunity does not shield public officials from accountability in matters concerning national security, warning that no individual, regardless of status, should endanger public safety through inflammatory statements.
The APC also dismissed claims by opposition figures that Nigeria is drifting toward a one-party state, describing such assertions as “alarmist narratives” rooted in internal crises within opposition parties.
In a broader critique, the ruling party attributed the challenges facing opposition groups—including the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), the Labour Party (LP), and the African Democratic Congress (ADC)—to leadership struggles, internal divisions, and what it described as weak adherence to democratic principles.
The statement singled out prominent opposition figures, including Atiku Abubakar and Peter Obi, linking them to what the APC termed destabilising tendencies within their respective parties.
Reaffirming its confidence ahead of the 2027 general elections, the APC said Nigerians would ultimately judge political parties based on their ability to govern effectively and present coherent policy alternatives.
The party reiterated its commitment under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to strengthening democratic institutions, upholding the rule of law, and advancing its “Renewed Hope Agenda” for national development.
