Tension in Abuja: Ex-Generals Boil as Wike’s Clash with Naval Officer Sparks Federal Probe

By: Akinde S. Oluwaseun

The dust is yet to settle. Abuja is still buzzing after Tuesday’s dramatic face-off between the FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, and a naval officer, A. Yerima. What began as a dispute over a piece of land quickly spiraled into a scene that has now drawn the ire of retired military top guns. They’re furious—some even say disappointed. To them, the encounter wasn’t just a spat; it was a dent in the chain of command, a shake in the respect that holds the uniform together.

Now, the Federal Government has stepped in. The Defence Minister, Mohammed Badaru, has ordered a probe, assuring that every officer lawfully carrying out his duty would be protected. But beneath all the official statements, one thing is clear—this clash has rattled more than just egos. It’s stirred something deeper in Nigeria’s power corridors.