Oyo APC slams Makinde, Atiku, others over Ibadan opposition summit

The All Progressives Congress in Oyo State has sharply rebuked Governor Seyi Makinde and the assembled opposition figures for their recent summit in Ibadan. Describing the attendees as "clownish characters" and "jesters," the Oyo APC, through its Publicity Secretary Olawale Sadare, asserted that these opposition elements "lack the wherewithal to advance democracy and good governance."

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clownish characters who lacked the wherewithal to advance democracy and good governance in the country.

Sadare's statement, released from the state capital, conveyed a dismissive tone towards the opposition's efforts to strategize against the incumbent President Bola Tinubu. He likened the President's political standing to a marathon runner "several kilometres ahead," suggesting that the opposition's attempts to catch up are a futile waste of time. The APC spokesperson also criticized Governor Makinde, labeling him a "naive and deceitful political player" and questioning his moral authority to lead the opposition.

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They are just wasting their time as it is just impossible for them to catch up with a man who is several kilometres ahead of them in a marathon.

Furthermore, the Oyo APC addressed a reported "Operation Wetie" threat attributed to Governor Makinde, vowing that no unrest or violence would be tolerated during the 2027 general elections. The party insisted that the polls would be credible and that Makinde would be held accountable for alleged abuses of office and corruption before his term ends. The statement also listed the national chairmen of various opposition parties who were signatories to the summit, underscoring the breadth of the opposition gathering while simultaneously belittling its significance.

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It is even shameful that Governor Makinde, who has established himself as a naive and deceitful political player, is now the moral compass for some politicians who have recorded irredeemable failures in politics and governance in the past.