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Re: Meet AM Yerima: The Naval Officer Who Challenged Wike Over Abuja Land (Photos) by symbianDON(m): 7:27pm On Nov 11, 2025

Kai! Dis thing too sweet me for belle....I will sleep very well tonight grin

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Re: Meet AM Yerima: The Naval Officer Who Challenged Wike Over Abuja Land (Photos) by Benharyor(m): 7:28pm On Nov 11, 2025

Na you sabi law pass....landlorder.....so he's acting on order greater than presidency that sent wike abi...dey Mumu unaself, d guy was just stupid to be used as prawns bait lol....Regardless the oga I'm sure it cant be chief of naval staff that can be greater than a minister in this present setting,claiming everything was acquired the right way! Shows how slow thought he was not even when you're acting on official duty...

onatisi:
as far as he was under orders from his bosses ,he isn't doing illegal work. He didn't go there on his own ,he was sent by his boss

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Re: Meet AM Yerima: The Naval Officer Who Challenged Wike Over Abuja Land (Photos) by ponishah: 7:28pm On Nov 11, 2025

brain54:
Another matter to trend and distract Nigerians from the real issues on ground...

At least for the next 2wks.

Oya o... Nigerians food don don!

You are one of the catalysts that made it trend

Re: Meet AM Yerima: The Naval Officer Who Challenged Wike Over Abuja Land (Photos) by nedekid: 7:29pm On Nov 11, 2025

Konquest:
Both Lt. A.M Yerima and Wike didn't communicate effectively (or with emotional intelligence). Both of them are guilty to varying degrees of being "egotistic" or not being self-aware in their communication as can be seen in the screenshot and the video.

However, Nyesom Wike is the FCT Minister and should have been accorded that respect by the young military men. He is like a State Governor overseeing the administration of the FCT.

I still remember how the former Governor of Lagos State Babatunde Raji-Fashola got a senior Army officer arrested for using the BRT lane. The officer even had to come out of his vehicle and saluted Babatunde Raji-Fashola in a photograph that went viral online. Period.

Rubbish

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Re: Meet AM Yerima: The Naval Officer Who Challenged Wike Over Abuja Land (Photos) by mipeesoft(m): 7:29pm On Nov 11, 2025

Nah wah oooo this apc government just dey receive disgrace left and right, both international and local disgrace grin

, even their supporters are so ashamed that they don't have any meaningful comment about apc again. What a shameful, disgusting and disgraceful act. Shiiiooorrr.... 😂

saphiere:
His name is Lt AM Yerima, hails from Kaduna state.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m16H1F4rBv8?si=-1Qr0xXZf1aJne18

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Re: Meet AM Yerima: The Naval Officer Who Challenged Wike Over Abuja Land (Photos) by wallrichy: 7:29pm On Nov 11, 2025

You are perfectly right anyway, but what's right in Nigeria? Everything in this country is awkward and zig zaggly done ....in the first place, why would an ex Navy Chief ordered that young officer to be manning a building site, that's an awkward task for an officer of the Federal Republic Of Nigeria, that he's been paid from citizens tax. That's bad enough and shouldn't have been, you don't ordered an officer to go carry out a task beside the regular defence job in which he's been trained to do. His first loyalty is to Nigeria and not to be a maigaurd to an officer building site ........nothing goes well in this country anymore.....more reason you see a senator of the Republic fighting over a girl he abducted at 17years of age and still sitting as a Senator of the Republic till now......should have been suspended tey tey when discovered she was 17years when cornered into marriage..........

nairalanda1:
What the soldier did was wrong.

I know, so I will say this...I am not a tinubu supporter and wike is a awful minister of the fct with corruption all over him

But he is the minister of the fct. And if a soldier is disobeying a minister of the republic, and people are hailing him because tinubu, it shows that people who are in opposition are just as lawless as those in government.

Obey constituted authority

But then again we have a habit in this country of not following the rules and authority. Whether we support tinubu or not. See MC olumo

But the fact that we have a government of essentially bad people does not make yerima action right

Would those praising the lieutenant be doing so if it was an Obi appointee as fct minister? And would those critical of the lieutenant be praising him if obi was president?

We are so blinded by politics that we don't want to do the right thing.

Like I said, if you read this and think I support tinubu, think again. I would say this if it was obi as president or anyone else . If you like , support the lieutenant. Don't complain when you see a bad situation right. Like I always say, apc won't have been in charge if opposition was united.

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Re: Meet AM Yerima: The Naval Officer Who Challenged Wike Over Abuja Land (Photos) by nedekid: 7:30pm On Nov 11, 2025

Benharyor:
Na you sabi law pass....landlorder.....so he's acting on order greater than presidency that sent wike abi...dey Mumu unaself, d guy was just stupid to be used as prawns bait lol....Regardless the oga I'm sure it cant be chief of naval staff that can be greater than a minister in this present setting,claiming everything was acquired the right way! Shows how slow thought he was not even when you're acting on official duty...

Is presidency aware they sent wike there?

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Re: Meet AM Yerima: The Naval Officer Who Challenged Wike Over Abuja Land (Photos) by Image123(m): 7:30pm On Nov 11, 2025

ambale:
Man sofry put the Abuja Landlord in his place 😁😁😁

He thinks a military personnel na hypocrite like the policemen dey order around

Even by Rank that man senior Wike himself ☺️

WIKE VS NIGERIAN NAVAL OFFICERS

What does the law says?

We may be happy that Wike met his match today.

We may even say, dem serve am the food of intimidation wey him sef dey serve others

But, regardless of our personal opinion The law is not emotional and will never be

Under the law, a military officer does not have the right to intervene in land dispute matters. Talkless of the stopping a Minister from inspecting a Land.

Under the Land Use Act, Land ownership belongs to the Governor of the State, of which Wike is equivalent to in the FCT.

Land disputes are civil cases and even the Police doesn't have the right to intervene, until there is a crime, like fighting

The basic responsibility of the Nigerian Military, is to defend Nigeria from external aggression.

Maintain the territorial integrity and secure the borders.

Suppress insurrection and act in aid of civil authorities to restore order (under specific conditions and Presidential directive only).

Any attempt by a military officer like what we saw today, to assert jurisdiction or forcibly intervene in a non-military land dispute is unlawful and an abuse of power.

That Military Officer and who ever sent them on that mission, needs to face punishment for acting outside their legal jurisdiction.

It is an insult to our democratic ruling, to have military officer sent to protects ordinary Land.

A civil case for that matter, o no

Ignorance of the law is no excuse
The People's Parliament

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Re: Meet AM Yerima: The Naval Officer Who Challenged Wike Over Abuja Land (Photos) by Image123(m): 7:30pm On Nov 11, 2025

onatisi:
This guy deserves an award . He is a future leader . Kudos to his bosses,he showed great discipline,control and composure

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Re: Meet AM Yerima: The Naval Officer Who Challenged Wike Over Abuja Land (Photos) by jaxxy(m): 7:31pm On Nov 11, 2025

victorazyvictor:
The only entity that didn't respect itself was the officer who gave the order.
Wike is FCT number 1

The military is not under the control of any minister talkless of fct minister. Who is he? Is he the first fct minister in Nigeria?

The military is not even under the governors control. Dey play.

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Re: Meet AM Yerima: The Naval Officer Who Challenged Wike Over Abuja Land (Photos) by miketayo(m): 7:31pm On Nov 11, 2025

He tried to use seniority to bully him but he didn't fold. We have too many old people that do not respect themselves in Nigeria.

Re: Meet AM Yerima: The Naval Officer Who Challenged Wike Over Abuja Land (Photos) by 9jawazobia: 7:32pm On Nov 11, 2025

Thank you Lt Yerima for putting him in his place, I've integrity speaks volume and telling him to shut up as if he talking to his son or his workers he wants to intimidate him.. stupid man

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Re: Meet AM Yerima: The Naval Officer Who Challenged Wike Over Abuja Land (Photos) by Image123(m): 7:32pm On Nov 11, 2025

onatisi:
as far as he was under orders from his bosses ,he isn't doing illegal work. He didn't go there on his own ,he was sent by his boss

Murifa, don't cry when the slow wheels of the law takes its course on the officer. His boss will likely deny him.

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Re: Meet AM Yerima: The Naval Officer Who Challenged Wike Over Abuja Land (Photos) by miketayo(m): 7:32pm On Nov 11, 2025

victorazyvictor:
The only entity that didn't respect itself was the officer who gave the order.
Wike is FCT number 1

Military only answers to the president or the vice if the president is not on seat.
A Gov cannot command a Military officer.

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Re: Meet AM Yerima: The Naval Officer Who Challenged Wike Over Abuja Land (Photos) by torqque7(m): 7:33pm On Nov 11, 2025

helinues:
It was illegal as long as his boss action is

He was professional though

Go to court or go and tell him so that you go frog jump small

Re: Meet AM Yerima: The Naval Officer Who Challenged Wike Over Abuja Land (Photos) by buygala(m): 7:34pm On Nov 11, 2025

onatisi:
Boss as any military officer they will tell you . As long as you are following your superiors orders ,nothing you do is illegal even if your boss actions are illegal. It is your boss that will carry the full responsibility of his orders ,that is why junior officers when they carry out actions based on orders from their superior,they are usually shielded from prosecutions .as long as they were under orders . No military court will punish this officer for acting under orders but if this officers ordered his boys to fire ,he will be held responsible and not the soldiers that carries out his instructions

There have been situations where Senior officers denied giving such orders when kasala burst, leaving the junior officer holding the bag..I know this because as a lawyer, I have been in many Court Martial cases where such happened...

In the absence of a written and verifiable order, that soldier go use im hand carry shit

His head is still hot....He isn't aware that those who head are hotter than his are not in the army, but in politics determining who lives and who dies...

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Re: Meet AM Yerima: The Naval Officer Who Challenged Wike Over Abuja Land (Photos) by Image123(m): 7:35pm On Nov 11, 2025

9jawazobia:
Thank you Lt Yerima for putting him in his place, I've integrity speaks volume and telling him to shut up as if he talking to his son or his workers he wants to intimidate him.. stupid man

Imagine we replaced Wike with one of your favorites in opposition now, you'd have been heaping curses on government, blaming Tinubu and crying about oppression. We all know what we're doing.

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Re: Meet AM Yerima: The Naval Officer Who Challenged Wike Over Abuja Land (Photos) by Konquest: 7:36pm On Nov 11, 2025

Fiscus105:
I doubt if you aware the same scenario happened to Sanwo Olu and Police officer.

Meanwhile, the 2 scenarios are different, why the senior military officer came on his own to disobey traffic rules, the navy here was posted there by higher superior officer, it's Wike that is not supposed to be arguing with low ranking officer that far below him, he supposed to leave there or call higher authority to order them to leave the place, but since he is egoistic, he wanted to force and he was degraded.

I remember that Governor Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu encounter with that Police officer as well. You're right about the FACT that Wike shouldn't have argued with a low-ranking Naval officer BUT there was something the young Lt. Yerima said that triggered Nyesom Wike to unfortunately react the way he did by calling him a fool and the young officer then replied him, further triggering Wike whose major weakness is his TEMPERAMENT. Anger management and effective communication is URGENTLY needed for politicians, military people, and other professionals in different spheres of human endeavor.

I assume by now, Wike's office as the FCT Minister is now in official touch with the higher military authorities to resolve this issue and more. Sometimes, SILENCE can be a highly effective method of communication to de-escalate volatile situations.

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Re: Meet AM Yerima: The Naval Officer Who Challenged Wike Over Abuja Land (Photos) by coolman199: 7:38pm On Nov 11, 2025

I need unbiased response please.
What is the issue here?
Is the soldier protecting government property or private property?

Re: Meet AM Yerima: The Naval Officer Who Challenged Wike Over Abuja Land (Photos) by monex(m): 7:38pm On Nov 11, 2025

Konquest:
Both Lt. A.M Yerima and Wike didn't communicate effectively (or with emotional intelligence). Both of them are guilty to varying degrees of being "egotistic" or not being self-aware in their communication as can be seen in the screenshot and the video.

However, Nyesom Wike is the FCT Minister and should have been accorded that respect by the young military men. He is like a State Governor overseeing the administration of the FCT.

I still remember how the former Governor of Lagos State Babatunde Raji-Fashola got a senior Army officer arrested for using the BRT lane. The officer even had to come out of his vehicle and saluted Babatunde Raji-Fashola in a photograph that went viral online. Period.

A state governor is the Chief Security Officer of his state. FCT Minister isnt CSO of Abuja

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Re: Meet AM Yerima: The Naval Officer Who Challenged Wike Over Abuja Land (Photos) by dmangodwin(m): 7:38pm On Nov 11, 2025

Emmabyte:
Pls If you are living around

Lagos
Ojo
IMO
Abia
Ebonyi
Auchi
Igarra
Ekpoma
Jattu
Afuze
Otuo
Ikeja
Ikorodu
Berger
Lekki
Ajah
Epe
Nnewi
onitsha
Zuba
Jaji
.Please Don't Come out tomorrow by 8:00am. Even if you will come out tomorrow please don't come out with your car, machine or bicycle, just stand one place and be observing.

I will be learning how to drive Caterpillar. I will pass those areas🙏

Am not a fool sir

Caterpillar is just a brand name.

Re: Meet AM Yerima: The Naval Officer Who Challenged Wike Over Abuja Land (Photos) by Portage1: 7:39pm On Nov 11, 2025

What we witnessed yesterday wasn’t just awkward: it was dangerous. The sight of shouting, pushing, uniformed military men carrying guns - while the FCT Minister was standing right there - is deeply troubling. One accidental discharge and everything could’ve blown up.
Here are the bigger questions we all should be asking:
1. How did this even get to that level?
In a civilized process, officials check documents, issue orders, and secure the area before a minister shows up. Yet what we saw looked like show-of-force rather than procedure. If there was a land‐dispute, where was the prior investigation, where was the official notice, where was the security perimeter? This chaos suggests the system broke down.
2. Why was the Minister present on-site at the peak of the drama?
There is a reason that in most governance systems you don’t bring a top-minister into a hot standoff unless everything is already managed. Here it looks like he stepped into the middle of a mess. For many Nigerians, Wike already has the reputation of being a “land-grabber” himself - someone whose office seems to act first and ask questions later in the land-allocation chain. This scene only reinforces that perception.
3. What does protocol say about land disputes in the FCT?
Land administration in the Federal Capital Territory should be governed by documented process - allocation, approval, development control, revocations. It appears none of that was visibly respected here. Instead, the military presence hints at muscle over system. That’s not just inefficient - it’s destabilising.
4. The optics and implications for fairness.
When citizens see armed forces involved in a land dispute with civilians, and the minister himself on‐scene, the message is: power trumps process. The rule of law depends on visible equality before it, but the scene sent a different message. Especially when Wike publicly called out the use of military influence in land matters, saying “no one is above the law” in direct reference to a former naval chief. "Daily Post NigeriaBusinessday NG"
5. What does this imply for trust in governance?
If the chain of approvals, notices, and documentation can be bypassed or ignored in a public administration district like Abuja - where land value is enormous - then ordinary citizens lose confidence. If a top minister’s appearance looks less like oversight and more like intimidation, that erodes legitimacy.
Anyways, this wasn’t simply a remote event. It was a flashpoint of governance failure: flawed process, inadequate risk management, and a top official appearing in the thick of it. The minister’s presence should have been the final stage of resolution, not mid-crisis. The fact we’re still here without tragedy is lucky, not normal. Nigerians deserve systems that prevent such raw confrontations.

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Re: Meet AM Yerima: The Naval Officer Who Challenged Wike Over Abuja Land (Photos) by drerocker: 7:41pm On Nov 11, 2025

WIKE VS NIGERIAN NAVAL OFFICERS.

What does the law says?

We may be happy that Wike met his match today.
We may even say, dem serve am the food of intimidation wey him sef dey serve others

But, regardless of our personal opinion
The law is not emotional and will never be

Under the law, a military officer does not have the right to intervene in land dispute matters. Talkless of the stopping a Minister from inspecting a Land.

Under the Land Use Act, the Governor of a state is primarily responsible for the allocation and management of land within such state, of which Wike is equivalent to in the FCT.

Land disputes are civil cases and even the Police doesn't have the right to intervene, until there is a crime, like fighting

The basic responsibility of the Nigerian Military, is to defend Nigeria from external aggression.

Maintain the territorial integrity and secure the borders.
Suppress insurrection and act in aid of civil authorities to restore order (under specific conditions and Presidential directive only).

Any attempt by a military officer like what we saw today, to assert jurisdiction or forcibly intervene in a non-military land dispute is unlawful and an abuse of power.

That Military Officer and who ever sent them on that mission, needs to face punishment for acting outside their legal jurisdiction.

It is an insult to our democratic ruling, to have military officer sent to protects ordinary Land.

A civil case for that matter, o no

Ignorance of the law is no excuse

Re: Meet AM Yerima: The Naval Officer Who Challenged Wike Over Abuja Land (Photos) by emeraldlife: 7:42pm On Nov 11, 2025

ALTERNATEID:
He should be disciplined immediately for professional misconduct. His behavior was completely disgraceful and unacceptable. In a democracy, the military take orders from the civilian government and not the other way round.

The land in question is vested in the minister and no one else. That place is not a military barrack. It is a land that is governed by civil authority.

This is simply not true in this case. He is simply following orders. The only people that can make the officer leave that post are the people who gave him the orders and Mr. President.

Wike should have applied wisdom but his ego did not allow him. As the FCT minister, he just need to go back and summon whoever gave the young officer that order to prevent him from doing his work. You can equally hear the officer speak about the acquisition.

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Re: Meet AM Yerima: The Naval Officer Who Challenged Wike Over Abuja Land (Photos) by drerocker: 7:42pm On Nov 11, 2025

saphiere:
His name is Lt AM Yerima, hails from Kaduna state.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m16H1F4rBv8?si=-1Qr0xXZf1aJne18

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Re: Meet AM Yerima: The Naval Officer Who Challenged Wike Over Abuja Land (Photos) by Achor1111(m): 7:42pm On Nov 11, 2025

Yarima is not a fool, but Yarimo is...
If you know it, complete it.

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Re: Meet AM Yerima: The Naval Officer Who Challenged Wike Over Abuja Land (Photos) by aribisala0(m): 7:43pm On Nov 11, 2025*

onatisi:
Boss as any military officer they will tell you . As long as you are following your superiors orders ,nothing you do is illegal even if your boss actions are illegal. It is your boss that will carry the full responsibility of his orders ,that is why junior officers when they carry out actions based on orders from their superior,they are usually shielded from prosecutions .as long as they were under orders . No military court will punish this officer for acting under orders but if this officers ordered his boys to fire ,he will be held responsible and not the soldiers that carries out his instructions

That is not true e.g can you be ordered to participate in a coup?
Officers must refuse illegal orders and will be punished if they are criminal actions

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Re: Meet AM Yerima: The Naval Officer Who Challenged Wike Over Abuja Land (Photos) by Subonbon(m): 7:43pm On Nov 11, 2025

brain54:
Another matter to trend and distract Nigerians from the real issues on ground...

At least for the next 2wks.

Oya o... Nigerians food don don!

no be lie

Re: Meet AM Yerima: The Naval Officer Who Challenged Wike Over Abuja Land (Photos) by Max24: 7:46pm On Nov 11, 2025

No respect for democratic authority. Could a soldier in US disobey a civilian governors order? Nigeria military needs to respect constitutional authority. If he could disrespect a civilian minister who is a street civilian? Speaks volumes.

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