The All Progressives Congress (APC) has launched a scathing attack on Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, accusing him of inciting violence and declaring him “unworthy” of his office over comments made at an opposition summit in Ibadan.
In a strongly worded statement issued on Sunday in Abuja by its National Publicity Secretary, Felix Morka, the ruling party condemned Makinde’s reference to the violent political episode known as Operation Wetie, describing it as reckless and dangerous.
Makinde had spoken on Saturday at a gathering of opposition political parties in Ibadan, where he raised concerns about what he described as Nigeria’s drift toward a one-party state.
Reacting, the APC said invoking such a bloody chapter in Nigeria’s political history amounted to a direct threat to national peace and stability.
“The APC categorically condemns Governor Makinde’s incitement as reckless, and a clear and present threat to peace and national security,” the statement read. “It is particularly disturbing for a sitting Governor… to conjure up one of the darkest episodes of political violence in Nigeria’s history.”
The party argued that Makinde’s remarks went beyond routine opposition rhetoric and could inflame tensions, warning that such statements risk triggering “anarchy, murderous rage and widespread lawlessness.”
Calling for urgent intervention, the APC urged security and intelligence agencies to take the matter seriously to safeguard lives and protect Nigeria’s democratic order.
The ruling party also cautioned that constitutional immunity does not shield public office holders from accountability in matters affecting national security.
Beyond the criticism of Makinde, the APC used the opportunity to dismiss opposition claims that Nigeria is becoming a one-party state, insisting that such narratives are attempts to deflect from internal crises within opposition ranks.
It accused opposition leaders, including Atiku Abubakar and Peter Obi, of weakening their respective parties through leadership struggles, internal divisions, and what it described as “desperate and dissonant presidential ambitions.”
According to the APC, Nigerians are unlikely to entrust governance to parties it claims are unable to manage their own affairs or present credible policy alternatives.
The party reaffirmed its commitment to democratic governance under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, emphasizing its focus on strengthening institutions, upholding the rule of law, and delivering on its policy agenda ahead of the 2027 general elections.
It concluded by asserting that Nigeria’s democratic space remains vibrant, noting that multiple political parties continue to operate freely, and dismissed opposition warnings as “fear mongering built on false narratives.”
