Wike-Naval Officer Wahala: Ex-Generals Vex As FG Yarn Make Dem Probe

Ex-military generals don vex over Wike-naval officer wahala as FG yarn make dem probe. Dem talk say di clash wey happen on Tuesday between FCT Minister Nyesom Wike and naval officer A. Yerima, wey concern alleged land matter, dey undermine chain of command and respect for di military. Defence Minister Mohammad Badaru yarn say ministry don start probe, assure say armed forces go protect any personnel wey dey do lawful duty. Badaru commend Yerima for im calmness during di face-off. Former Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Tukur Buratai, yarn say Wike suppose apologize publicly to President Tinubu, armed forces, and di officer, while other retired generals talk say di minister public confrontation show lack of respect for institutions and democracy.

On di other side, Wike aide, Lere Olayinka, defend am, talk say di wahala na becos former Naval Chief, Vice Admiral Gambo, get scammed as dem sell am land wey suppose na for park and recreation, but im try use military force claim am. Senior lawyers, including SAN Sebastine Hon and Simon Lough, yarn say Wike act within im legal powers as President’s representative for FCT, while di officer wey block am dey breach di law and Constitution. Dem talk say soldier suppose obey lawful orders but no go disobey civil authority wey dey enforce land administration. Olajengbesi, human rights lawyer, warn say ministers no get power over soldiers on duty, and any unlawful obstruction fit lead to prosecution. Di entire matter dey raise concerns about respect for civil authority and proper handling of disputes between politicians and military.