The Nigerian social media space erupted this week as Nollywood producer Stanley Ontop added his voice to the growing commentary surrounding a viral confrontation between Federal Capital Territory Minister Nyesom Wike and military officer Ahmad Yerima.
Viral Video Sparks National Debate
The incident occurred on Tuesday, November 11, 2025, when soldiers blocked Minister Wike from accessing a piece of land in Gaduwa, Abuja. A video capturing the heated exchange between the politician and the military officer quickly spread across various social media platforms, drawing mixed reactions from Nigerians nationwide.
In the widely circulated footage, Wike appeared visibly angry as he accused the military of attempting to intimidate him with firearms during what was supposed to be a routine inspection in the Abuja area. The minister's tone and the officer's conduct immediately became subjects of intense online debate.
Stanley Ontop's Sarcastic Take
Joining the wave of reactions, popular Nollywood producer Ajemba Stanley Chibueze, professionally known as Stanley Ontop, took to his social media page with a sarcastic post directed at the FCT minister. The entertainment personality wrote: "A whole Wike said the military is using guns to intimidate him. I can't believe my eyes. Justice for Wike!"
The post quickly went viral, attracting numerous comments and laughter from his followers and other social media users who found humor in the situation.
Mixed Public Reactions
The online community displayed divided opinions about the confrontation. While some Nigerians hailed Military Officer Yerima as a hero for standing his ground against the minister, others criticized both parties involved in the altercation.
Social media comments reflected the polarized views, with user oriaburehappy simply posting: "Make i laugh small" while bay_lisss commented more directly: "Normally Wike na Mumu man." Another user, blessed_baby_for_life, captured the sentiment of many observers with: "As e dey sweet us e dey pain them as e dey pain them e dey sweet us."
Legal Perspective Adds Complexity
Amid the social media frenzy, legal professional Barrister Isa offered a contrasting viewpoint that questioned the narrative of the military officer as a hero. In a detailed Facebook post, the lawyer criticized both Wike for his manner of addressing the officer and Yerima for his involvement in the situation.
Barrister Isa pointed out that Yerima is actually a naval officer who had left his constitutional duties to guard land belonging to his former boss. The lawyer expressed disappointment that Nigerians were celebrating a military officer for guarding private property in a city where many citizens struggle to afford housing.
The legal expert elaborated: "Other countries are celebrating their armed forces personnel for defending their territorial integrity, Nigerians are celebrating a commissioned Naval Officer for guarding his ex-boss's land and telling a garrulous minister, 'I'm not a fool' three times."
This incident continues to generate discussion about the boundaries between political authority and military conduct, while highlighting the power of social media in amplifying governmental interactions for public scrutiny.
