Shehu Sani, nonetheless, commended Wike’s efforts in restoring order to the FCT.
By Kehinde Okeowo
A former federal lawmaker and activist, Shehu Sani, has urged the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, to avoid confrontation with the military.
He gave the advice on Tuesday in a post he shared on his X page following a heated confrontation between the minister and a military officer over an alleged land-grabbing incident in Abuja.
The disputed parcel of land, Plot 1946 in Gaduwa District, Abuja, is allegedly linked to a former Chief of Naval Staff, Vice Admiral Awwal Zubairu Gambo (retd.).
In the now-trending video clip circulating on social media, Wike was seen accusing the military officer of unlawfully guarding a parcel of land allegedly linked to the former Chief of Naval Staff.
The minister also questioned the military’s claim to the property, arguing that public land should not be appropriated by individuals under the guise of official connections.
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The confrontation later escalated when the officer, dressed in camouflage, interrupted the minister, insisting that the land acquisition followed due process and that he had acted within the law.
Wike, in turn, ordered the officer to keep quiet, as tempers flared further at the site.
Reacting to the incident, Shehu Sani commended Wike’s efforts in restoring order to the FCT.
He, however, said the minister should not be encouraged to perform stunts involving soldiers.
Speaking via his verified handle, Sani wrote: “Wike is doing an excellent job in Abuja but should not be encouraged to do this kind of stunt with soldiers.”
