Nigeria, April 27 -- The All Progressives Congress (APC) has sharply criticised Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, over remarks referencing the violent "Operation Wetie" era, describing his comments as dangerous, reckless and unbecoming of a sitting governor.

In a statement issued on Sunday by its National Publicity Secretary, Felix Morka, the ruling party accused Mr Makinde of inciting violence and undermining national stability through his comments at a political gathering in Ibadan on Saturday, 25 April.

Mr Makinde had spoken at a summit of opposition political party leaders, where he warned against what he described as growing attempts to consolidate legislative control under one party, while opposition parties struggle with internal...