Minister Nyesom Wike and Military Officer Engage in Heated Exchange Over Land

A tense standoff has unfolded in Abuja's Gaduwa District between Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), and a military officer. 

The confrontation stemmed from Wike's inspection of a disputed land parcel, which his office alleges was illegally grabbed and is linked to Vice Admiral Awwal Zubairu Gambo, the former Chief of Naval Staff.

The soldiers on site identified as AM Yerima, reportedly acting on higher orders, blocked Wike's convoy from accessing the area, escalating into a public verbal clash captured on video and widely shared online.

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“Because you are an officer? Nobody does that. The man took land because he was the Chief of Naval Staff?” Wike said.

The officer, dressed in military camouflage, interrupted the minister, insisting that the acquisition was lawful and that he had acted with integrity.

“I am an officer with integrity. Everything was acquired legally,” he replied.

Wike, angered by the interruption, ordered the officer to be quiet.

“I will not shut up,” the officer responded.

The exchange escalated as Wike retorted, “You are a very big fool. As at the time I graduated, you were still in primary school.”