PDP Defends Makinde's 'Operation Wetie' Remarks

The People's Democratic Party (PDP) defended Governor Seyi Makinde's comments made during an opposition party summit held in Ibadan on April 25, 2026, regarding 'Operation Wetie'. PDP spokesperson Ini Ememobong stated that the remarks were intended as a caution against inciting violence and were a reminder of the historical political unrest in Nigeria.

The PDP accused the All Progressives Congress (APC) of panicking and misinterpreting Makinde's speech, which aimed to draw lessons from the past to prevent instability. The party stressed that unchecked political greed, combined with public frustration, could lead to serious consequences.

Makinde's statement served as a sober reminder of the dangers posed by a government driven by avarice rather than patriotism. The PDP further criticized the APC for lacking moral authority and warned against the growing trend of electoral totalitarianism, asserting that the APC's actions undermine democratic institutions and suppress opposition voices.

The PDP concluded by holding the APC-led federal government responsible for any violence that may arise during the 2027 general elections.