Wike's Heated Exchange With Soldier Goes Viral
A dramatic confrontation between Federal Capital Territory Minister Nyesom Wike and a Nigerian soldier has taken social media by storm, sparking widespread discussions about power dynamics and respect for authority.
The viral video, which emerged in November 2025, shows an intense exchange between the minister and the military officer during what appears to be an inspection visit in Abuja.
"I'm Not A Fool" - Soldier Stands His Ground
During the heated encounter, Minister Wike was captured calling the soldier a fool, to which the officer firmly responded: "Sir, I'm not a fool. I'm acting on instruction."
The soldier maintained his composure throughout the confrontation, emphasizing that he was simply following orders from his superiors. The incident reportedly occurred at a construction site linked to former Chief of Naval Staff Vice Admiral Awwal Zubairu Gambo, which allegedly lacked proper approval documents.
According to Wike's aide, military personnel had been deployed to guard the unauthorized building, prompting the minister's personal visit after he had spoken with the Chief of Defence Staff.
Nigerian Lady's Viral Reaction
The video prompted immediate reactions across social media platforms, with one particular response from a Nigerian lady gaining significant traction.
In a TikTok post from her account @ameboplug, the young woman expressed her admiration for the soldier's conduct, stating: "This video sweet my belle. If you see how Nigerians dey jubilate for Instagram, you go think say na Peter Obi win election."
She went on to advocate for the soldier's promotion, saying: "See een, you see this soldier up here, the guy needs to be promoted, they suppose double him rank. They suppose protect the guy by all cost."
The lady also commented on what she perceived as abuse of power, noting: "Because una don get one position, una don turn to mini God. Another country no be like Nigeria oo. This country, make them just give you local chairman, your shoulder go just rise."
Social Media Erupts With Reactions
The viral clip and the lady's commentary sparked a flood of responses from Nigerians across various social media platforms:
- User joshman235 expressed concern: "I pray make them no remove am for military."
- FEMI commented: "Na that police part sweet me pass," referring to when the soldier told a police officer accompanying Wike: "I am your senior. If I dey talk, you no suppose dey cough."
- Chris Mania warned: "Wike no go let this one slide o. Tinubu must hear this."
- Mike vie emphasized: "Wike don't have the right to openly insult the Army General, he need to be sued."
- Chinedu made a broader observation: "If Nigeria soldiers and police can support the citizens Nigeria will be a better place."
The overwhelming sentiment in the comments section reflected support for the soldier's professional conduct and criticism of what many perceived as the minister's disrespectful attitude toward military personnel.
The incident has raised questions about the boundaries between political authority and military protocol in Nigeria, with many citizens calling for greater respect for uniformed personnel regardless of political positions.
