Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has publicly urged Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), not to instigate political unrest in Oyo State. This comes in response to Wike's threats of causing political disruptions in states governed by People’s Democratic Party (PDP) governors who back Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara.
Speaking at an Ijaw World Congress event in Port Harcourt, which was organized in honor of Wike, Makinde revealed that he had visited Rivers State with a peace offering, pleading with Wike not to "set fire" in Oyo. Makinde emphasized his desire for stability and unity, urging Wike to avoid fueling political tension.