Wike Hold Ground For Clash With Naval Officer, Scatter Ex-Service Chiefs

Di Minister of FCT, Nyesom Wike, don defend di clash wey e get with naval officer, Lt. A.M. Yerima, over disputed land wey belong to former Chief of Naval Staff, Vice Admiral Awwal Gambo (retd.). Wike yarn say e no fit siddon dey watch as government officials dey attacked for di site. E condemn retired naval chief for dey use serving officers guard personal land, and fault di naval officer wey call police “bloody police.” Wike also blast former Army Chief, Lt. Gen. Tukur Buratai (retd.), wey e claim once tell GOC make dem kill am during 2019 elections. Wike insist say e respect di military and di matter na private issue, not wahala with di armed forces.

PANDEF don back Wike, dey call on Nigerian Navy make dem apologise immediately, say di minister deserve respect as im represent President Tinubu for FCT. National Chairman, Godknows Igali, yan say using junior military personnel for private land wahala dey unacceptable and President must investigate. Meanwhile, civil society group, Prayer and Support for Nigerian Armed Forces, condemn Wike for demoralising military, praise Lt. Yerima for restraint, and call for public apology to maintain discipline and respect for uniform. Dem urge Nigerians, religious leaders, and civil society to show solidarity with security forces.