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Throwback Video: Sanwo-Olu Negotiates with Police CSP During Magodo Estate Dispute

Nigerians have recently resurfaced an old video showing Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu in discussions with a police CSP during the Magodo Estate land dispute.

The video, dating back to 2022, captures Governor Sanwo-Olu calmly negotiating with the officer, demonstrating patience and respect, even as the CSP initially refused to vacate the area, citing “superior orders.” Sanwo-Olu’s composed approach in the face of tension highlights a measured and diplomatic leadership style.

This throwback has drawn attention following the recent altercation on November 11, 2025, involving FCT Minister Nyesom Wike and a soldier during a land dispute in Gaduwa, Abuja. In contrast to Sanwo-Olu’s calm demeanor, Wike was seen angrily questioning the soldier, asking if he was “foolish,” which triggered a sharp response from the officer: “Sir, you can’t shut me up. I am an officer, and I have integrity!” The confrontation escalated into a brief physical scuffle and sparked widespread criticism, with calls from military veterans for Wike to apologize.

The viral thread comparing the two incidents has garnered over 300,000 views and ignited discussions about leadership styles and respect for security personnel in Nigeria. Most viewers praised Sanwo-Olu’s diplomacy and professionalism, while many condemned Wike’s aggressive conduct as unprofessional and counterproductive.

The comparison underscores how leaders’ approaches in high-pressure situations can influence public perception and the importance of balancing authority with respect when interacting with security forces.

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Summary:

A throwback video has resurfaced showing Lagos Governor Sanwo-Olu calmly negotiating with a police CSP during the Magodo Estate land clash in 2022. The clip has gained renewed attention following FCT Minister Wike’s fiery confrontation with a soldier in Abuja on November 11, 2025, where Wike called the officer “foolish,” prompting the sharp reply, “No sir, I am not foolish. I am an officer and I have integrity!” The comparison highlights contrasting leadership styles, with Nigerians praising Sanwo-Olu’s diplomacy and criticizing Wike’s aggressive approach

This may just be a glimpse of greater humiliation awaiting Wike in no distant future if he is not careful. Look at the young officer that is younger than his children schooling a Nigerian legal luminary like Wike,
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The lesson here is that whatsoever one is doing, wisdom and decorum should be applied. Respect for others is a sure way to earn it from others.

Police that doesn't even know the number of men he has on ground. And he's calling himself a chief superintendent.

Moreover sanwo handled his own situation professionally and in a more mature way

KingAzubuike:
Police that doesn't even know the number of men he has on ground. And he's calling himself a chief superintendent

Close your mouth
You don't know their rules

The dipso of Abuja is doomed already




His fall will be comical 😂

So a precedent was set before?

Wike is really experiencing heat both from military and pdp this week
Let's see how it goes
Tit for Tat

Where is the order from? What is this comparison with past events because Wike embarrassed himself? Respect is given to whom it is due.
Have you seen a gateman refuse you entry because he got orders from above? He won't disobey his boss if he doesn't want to lose his job.

Our politicians delight in power show instead of order. Now see what they got.

This Wike man wanted to become our President, I always wondered how the Rivers people coped for 8 years. If it didn't dey, e didn't dey. You are just an occupant of an office, you're not the office!

And if you're are still arguing about age, read your history.

SixSeven:
This was the part that upset me. Wike telling us how old he was etc. Who cares? Why do Africans think that just because they came to earth before someone else, the world must bow to them? Wike was busy trying to prove to the officer that he came to earth before him. Our politicians don't learn at all. The first coup in 66-7 took away senior officials and who headed the government? A small boy called Yakubu Gowon, who hadn't even married or had a child. I think power gets these politicans carried away. They keep talking down at Nigeria youth, displaying extravagance and expect them to bow to them.

⚔️ Coup Plotters (Ages in 1966)

1. Major Chukwuma Kaduna Nzeogwu – 29
2. Major Emmanuel Ifeajuna – 31
3. Major Adewale Ademoyega – ~30
4. Captain Chris Anuforo – ~28
5. Major Don Okafor – ~30
6. Lt. Fola Oyewole – ~26
7. Lt. Humphrey Chukwuka – ~27

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🏛️ Assassinated Political and Military Leaders (Ages in 1966)
1. Sir Abubakar Tafawa Balewa (Prime Minister) – 53
2. Sir Ahmadu Bello (Premier, Northern Region) – 55
3. Chief Samuel Ladoke Akintola (Premier, Western Region) – 54

Aguinyi Ironsi that took over for a short while was younger than the political leaders.
Who is deceiving Wike about age? They better learn from history.

Due to lawlessness in the country people like wike and joe Igbokwe don't understand what ORDER means

The naval officer Yerima just displayed discipline and kudos to him

Wike is a kid in adult clothing... He talks too much nonsense

KingAzubuike:
Police that doesn't even know the number of men he has on ground. And he's calling himself a chief superintendent

Is that what the video say?

Minister doesn't have power over our security agencies..it is only the president who has total authority to override protocol of superiors because he is commander in chief of Arm forces...the power reside in him only for the period he holds the office

I see stuff like these and the one that happened with wike as a major security gap that needs to be addressed immediately.

Every security apparatus in a state shd take orders from the state government not the FG as the state governor is the chief security officer of his state.

Na only Wike go fit put Tinubu for trouble.

Where is Alterneited?

I need him!

We all know Wike is a thug

Those hailing Wike for his manner of approach are a disgrace

All of online warriors should compare this scenario to tyrant, who always think everything must be in his side

Dreal1247:
This may just be a glimpse of greater humiliation awaiting Wike in no distant future if he is not careful. Look at the young officer that is younger than his children schooling a Nigerian legal luminary like Wike,
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I'm very sure Tinubu has tired of his excesses but for 2027 election, he will allow him to finish his madness, before disposing him, in second term.

Dreal1247:
This may just be a glimpse of greater humiliation awaiting Wike in no distant future if he is not careful. Look at the young officer that is younger than his children schooling a Nigerian legal luminary like Wike,
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Leave Wike alone because you lost elections in Rivers State since 2023,you now concentrate on Wike,abi?
Thank God he is a performing Minister.
Tell us,the kind of humiliation you de package for him!
Wike is a Lawyer and is up to the task, except his Temperance - and he would Work On That,the rest He Is No Small Fry.
All that Have been Stolen In Abuja,
Must be returned,no matter any Politician or Military 🪖 Connections!
God bless Wike,
God bless Nigeria.
We need People like Wike - in Govt - No Nonsense From Any Angle!
God Bless Tinubu!

Gradually, we are institutionalizing impunity by the uniformed men in this country.

Soon, some of you supporting rubbish in here because it suits your current narrative will be privileged to hold political positions in the nearest future. I hope to see your reactions when military officers who are meant to defend and protect the Constitution of our country are rubbishing elected and appointed officials (as you will become) who are carrying out their lawful duties.


Meanwhile, Can you all see how the policeman spoke with respect and diplomacy? Only a fool will escalate the situation after listening to the policeman speak, even bowed to the Governor.

On the other hand, the disrespectful soldier had his hands in his pocket almost all through the time he was speaking to the Minister. Then he kept saying the papers are complete as if he was there when the ex CNS bought the property. Oya, show documents, he was muttering rubbish. The soldier triggered Wike who already is an uncouth person.

I refer to TallNigerian's post yesterday

TallNigerian:
This has nothing to do with age but everything to do with obeying authority. The soldier should have respectfully told Wike to consult his boss who gave him the order.

Typically, a sane officer will say "Sir or Honorable Minister, please may I suggest that you resolve this with my boss? I am just an officer acting on orders. I have to protect my job Sir. I am not trying to undermine you Sir but I am acting on orders Sir. Failure of which I will be sanctioned. Try to understand Sir".

Instead, he was foolishly saying "the papers are complete and valid. I cannot allow you to access the land".

Haba, you are telling. Minister of FCT that the papers are valid. Was the officer there when the land was purchased? He didn't even have a photocopy of the title with him for clarification.

That was very silly. You dey argue with person wey fit revoke your boss land title documents. In Yoruba, they say "if they send you message as a slave, you ought to deliver it as a freeborn".

tunjijones:
I see stuff like these and the one that happened with wike as a major security gap that needs to be addressed immediately.

Every security apparatus in a state shd take orders from the state government not the FG as the state governor is the chief security officer of his state.

Order of what? It was below the Minister himself to be doing the ground work yesterday. He didn't respect himself, his position and the office he holds. I thought Wike was interested in the welfare of judges. Even if the court or the FCDA says something, is it the Minister himself that will go execute it He disgraced himself in full glare.

Glimpsetv:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5HQcP16M48g?si=hBVTABLYOv1a6iPr





https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_oJlNQ54bpY?si=4FRPcc-1nuz87OSB

But how can a CSP call the IG or AGF? It doesn't work like that. Mr Sanwo-Olu would know.

Dreal1247:
This may just be a glimpse of greater humiliation awaiting Wike in no distant future if he is not careful. Look at the young officer that is younger than his children schooling a Nigerian legal luminary like Wike,
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😂@Nigerian legal luminary like Wike.

Kudos OP
For bringing this up.👍

Sanwo-Olu is very Civil and handled that matter like a Refined Gentleman.

Wike is too Pompous and very Childish most times.

Wike thinks he is in Rivers state and thinks he is the Governor where he was Insulting Traditional Rulers and threatening Pple with Cutlass.

lol..d funny thing with dis scenario was that people abused sanwo-olu that Wike wouldn't take this...now it has happened to wike

SanwolOlu is a perfect gentleman and a yoruba man with diplomacy

Kingpele:
Minister doesn't have power over our security agencies..it is only the president who has total authority to override protocol of superiors because he is commander in chief of Arm forces...the power reside in him only for the period he holds the office

Dont mind the yeye people. Soon local govt chairman will start threatening soldiers on legal duty.

KingAzubuike:
Police that doesn't even know the number of men he has on ground. And he's calling himself a chief superintendent.

Moreover sanwo handled his own situation professionally and in a more mature way

Hahahaha
Why should he divulge his security situation to you

Las las you go dey alright