Ibadan Declaration: APC tackles Makinde over ‘Operation Wetie’ remarks, alleges incitement

The ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) has strongly condemned Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde's recent remarks, which invoked the specter of "Operation Wetie," a period of intense political violence in Nigeria's Western Region. The APC, through its National Publicity Secretary Felix Morka, labeled Makinde's comments as dangerous, reckless, and unbecoming of a sitting governor. The party alleges that Makinde's invocation of this dark chapter in Nigeria's history at a political summit was a deliberate attempt to incite violence and destabilize the nation, particularly in light of his claims about a potential drift towards a one-party state. The APC emphasized that such inflammatory rhetoric, especially from a governor responsible for state security, risks fueling anarchy and lawlessness, undermining national stability. The party urged security agencies to treat the matter with the seriousness it deserves to protect lives and property. This incident highlights the deep political divisions and the charged rhetoric that often characterize Nigeria's political landscape, where historical grievances and volatile memories are frequently employed in contemporary political discourse. The APC's strong reaction underscores the sensitivity surrounding past political violence and the ruling party's determination to counter any narrative that it perceives as a threat to national security and order.

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For those that are carrying on as if there’s no tomorrow, they should remember that ‘Operation Wetie’ started from here. This is the same Wild Wild West.