Operation Wetie: Seyi Makinde’s Remark Proves He Is Unworthy Of Office – APC

Seyi Makinde

The ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) has declared Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde unworthy of his office. Recall that Makinde recently addressed the national summit of All Opposition Political Party Leaders on Saturday, warning against what he called a dangerous consolidation of legislative power under a single party.

“Operation Wetie” — drawn from a Yoruba expression meaning “wet him” — refers to the political bloodletting that engulfed Nigeria’s western region, particularly Ibadan, in the mid-1960s.

Describing his remarks as a reckless incitement to violence, APC national publicity secretary Felix Morka said that it was deeply troubling that a sitting governor would reach for such a violent historical reference to drive home a point.

He concluded by warning that the comments could ignite anarchy, murderous rage and widespread lawlessness.

His words, “By his incitement to violence, Makinde has showed himself to be unworthy of the high office of Governor that he occupies.

Makinde must be reminded that constitutional immunity from prosecution is not immunity from accountability for threats or acts against national security.

No individual, however highly placed, should have the power to threaten or endanger the lives and safety of Nigerians or upend the country’s hard-won democratic governance under the guise of political commentary.”

WOW.