The All Progressives Congress has responded to comments made by Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde during a summit of opposition parties in Ibadan. Makinde referenced "Operation Wetie," a military operation from Nigeria's civil war era, in his address. The APC called the remark a dangerous incitement. Felix Morka, the party's National Publicity Secretary, issued a statement condemning the comment. Morka said invoking such historical military actions has no place in contemporary political discourse. He urged political actors to promote unity rather than recall divisive episodes. The APC emphasized that peace and progress should be the focus of all political gatherings. No further details were provided about the context of Makinde's statement or the specific concerns raised by the party.
The APC criticizes Seyi Makinde for mentioning "Operation Wetie" while the party previously governed during periods of military nostalgia. Makinde's reference to a civil war-era operation exposes the fragility of political rhetoric in a nation still reconciling with its past. His comments, though unelaborated, risk reopening old tensions in a region with complex historical memories. The APC's response, while swift, does not erase its own silence on similar symbols during its time in power.
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