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‘I’m not one to be intimidated’ — Wike speaks after face-off with military personnel over land dispute

by Jemilat Nasiru


Nyesom Wike, minister of the federal capital territory (FCT), has condemned the alleged unlawful seizure of a disputed plot of land in Abuja by military officers reportedly acting on the orders of a former chief of naval staff.

Earlier on Tuesday, videos surfaced online showing Wike in a heated argument with a military official at a site.

In a statement after the incident, Wike said he visited the location following reports that soldiers had driven away officials of the FCT administration department of development control.

“You are aware that the land departments and the development control have the mandate to monitor illegal development and land grabbing,” Wike said.

“When this was brought to my attention, I instructed them to ensure that nothing takes place there, as there were no legal documents—no regional approval, no valid acquisition.”

The minister explained that while FCTA officials were at the site to enforce his directive, they were allegedly forced out by armed soldiers.

“I was informed that the soldiers of the military had to chase them away, and I thought they were acting illegally,” Wike said.

“Today, while I was in the office, I was called again that the military had taken over the place. I had to come myself to see things. It’s really unfortunate,” he said.

Wike said the government would not tolerate acts of intimidation against its staff, adding that due processes must be followed irrespective of social status.

“I don’t understand how somebody who attained that position cannot approach my office to say, ‘Look, this is what is going on.’ But simply because he’s a military man, he thinks he can use that to intimidate Nigerians. I am not one of those that will succumb to blackmail or intimidation,” he said.

The minister further said the individuals occupying the land could not present any valid papers when asked to do so.

“The director of development control said, ‘Bring the documents.’ They don’t have them. ‘Bring approval for building.’ They don’t have it,” he said.

“How can we continue to allow lawlessness to prevail? What about those who don’t have the military behind them? What about ordinary Nigerians?

“I have spoken to the chief of defence staff and the chief of naval staff. They assured me that the matter will be resolved. We’re not here to have a shootout with anybody or cause chaos.

“But I will not allow this to happen. The same way we enforce our laws in other areas is the same way it will be done here.

“Nobody, whether a former chief of naval staff or anyone else, will be allowed to carry out illegal development on government land.”

https://www.thecable.ng/im-not-one-to-be-intimidated-wike-speaks-after-face-off-with-military-personnel-over-land-dispute/


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UM-d3YIOGPk?si=yiBcAtQZjgXr2Nhc

Intimidated how bro? It was you actually looking to intimidate the military guys. No matter what, you were not supposed to start an unnecessary argument with an officer just following order. Afterall you are not the c-in-c you are just an appointed mayor of the city. You are doing your duty fine but at least you sabi the drill na.

Wike is a no-nonsense man. He will not take nonsense from anyone, military included.

HgAkpobomeEr:
Wike is a no-nonsense man. He will not take nonsense from anyone, military included.

"Wike is a no-nonsense man. He will not take nonsense from anyone, military included."

The No-nonsense man:

Lol, you called him a fool, yes or no? If he could talk to a commissioned officer (with guards and guns) publicly like that, just imagine how he talks to his staff and domestic workers privately. It tells you all you need to know about the generator voice of a man🥲

Gold Rose 🍷

Nobody intimidated you. Why exchange words with someone obeying instructions instead of calling his superior? You are just a motor park tout who doesn't understand due process. GEJ was right when he said that most politicians are touts. They have no business being leaders.

Mr WIKE this is very commendable from you, everyone in the FCT is proud of you.

Nobody wants to intimidate you.

You're the one insulting yourself.

You thought that army man is like PDP members that allowed you to be misbehave for them.

Press statement talk, you for tell your policemen to chase them away naa.

Ewu who's intimidating you. That's how low we are as a country. That a tactless power drunk person like Wike is a minister.

Point noted. Wike was wrong to speak foul-mouthedly to the navy officer, navy officer was wrong to challenge an FCT minister passively even if he was just following orders he should’ve handled it diplomatically and avoided the escalation that turned into insults

There's nothing you could have done. He was representing his Commander-in-Chief.
That officer don use you shine!!!


You're just a political appointee and a lousy civilian if I may add.
Nothing else!!!

You weren't intimidated, you were disgraced.

All those of you supporting a retired military officer to challenge a sitting minister of the Federal Republic of Nigeria through a cadet officer....una head no correct o!

As a Rivers man, u can never be intimidated. Na u be god. Dey play

In as much I think Mr Wike ought to have managed the situation more maturely, I think the impunity of Nigerian military personnels need to be addressed again and again. They always think they are demigods when dealing with civilians. Why should a retired general think he can retain a piece of land even when such land is not procured in a right way?

You have only embarrassed yourself before a young military officer

😁

Small yansh dey shake. See Wike explaining himself like a schoolboy.

Baba just dey try manage the embarrassment he brought upon himself.

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‘I’m not one to be intimidated’ — Wike speaks after face-off with military personnel over land dispute



https://www.thecable.ng/im-not-one-to-be-intimidated-wike-speaks-after-face-off-with-military-personnel-over-land-dispute/


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UM-d3YIOGPk?si=yiBcAtQZjgXr2Nhc

As a Rivers man, u can never be intimidated.
Na u be god.
Please note that is wike that they want to intimidate not Nigerians oooo.

not one to be intimidated’ — Wike speaks after face-off with military personnel over land dispute

Wike is a complete drunk idiot . So when they gave him that report in the office and told him that soldiers were the ones chasing his workers away , his brains didn't tell him that the first thing to do is to investigate who the officer is and to inform the military authorities instead what his drunk brains told him to do was to carry cameras and Pressman in his convoy to go to the site and do things they could have done in the office without any controversy

This man is just disgracing himself all the time

Osebanjo:
Intimidated how bro? It was you actually looking to intimidate the military guys. No matter what, you were not supposed to start an unnecessary argument with an officer just following order. Afterall you are not the c-in-c you are just an appointed mayor of the city. You are doing your duty fine but at least you sabi the drill na.

You said it all. Wike is my man anyday anytime but on this case he didn't acted proper regardless he is claiming doing his job.

There are ways to resolved matter like this than coming to the street and saying all those bad words against the young man and his superior.

We have told Wike so many time to sometime dey slow down.

Talismann:
e just dey yarn dust, that burukutu man just get luck say na naval officer no be army,

Everywhere for fess dey blurry before becoming stewy

Na wetin for happen if to say na soldier

You people like giving these military guys power to oppress you in this country

I only blame Wike for his choice of foul language while confronting the officer.

Also blame the chain of command that deployed the officer, without liaising with the office of the FCT Minister. That's impunity & abuse of power that our Army are well known for.

Can't fault the young officer; he was simply obeying "orders from above".
&The military are quite proud of how he professionally handled the matter.

It’s only Wike can tell Wike he’s wrong and Wike will agree and take correction given by Wike, anything far from that will result in Wike acting like Wike ….

I’m beginning to see why pdp can’t control Wike, because they’re all weak.

Osebanjo:
Intimidated how bro? It was you actually looking to intimidate the military guys. No matter what, you were not supposed to start an unnecessary argument with an officer just following order. Afterall you are not the c-in-c you are just an appointed mayor of the city. You are doing your duty fine but at least you sabi the drill na.

Dont mind the man. He's used to intimidating people. It pained him that the young officer refused to submit and fear him. He tried every means but the officer stood his ground. Military officers only take orders from their Superiors, it is very simple 😁

Wike just embarrassed himself. The soldier was simply following orders and in the army, orders come first before anything yet see the way wike was talking to the officer. He even told wike that he was following orders and wike called him a fool.