A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Joe Igbokwe, has called for the immediate dismissal of the Nigerian Army officer who confronted the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, during a heated altercation in Abuja.
In a post shared on social media, Igbokwe criticised the conduct of the officer identified as Lieutenant Yarima, describing his actions as “disrespectful” to constituted authority.
“This is the young man, Lt. Yarima, that challenged FCT 001, His Excellency Nyesom Wike.
“The young officer has no respect for constituted authority. This is unacceptable. His uniform should be removed ASAP,” Igbokwe wrote.
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Igbokwe’s statement followed a viral video showing the tense exchange between Wike and the soldiers who reportedly blocked the minister from accessing a piece of land in Gaduwa, Abuja.
The incident, which occurred on Tuesday, November 11, sparked widespread debate after footage showed Wike angrily confronting armed soldiers who denied him entry.
“You are a fool,” Wike was heard shouting at one of the officers.
The soldier, later identified as Lt. Yarima, replied calmly: “I am not a fool but an officer.”
Efforts by Wike’s security team to persuade the soldiers failed, as the military personnel insisted they were acting on “orders from above.”
