Key Points
- Joe Igbokwe criticised a soldier after a public clash with Wike. He called for the officer’s removal from service.
- He said the soldier “represents evil” and was poorly raised. He urged military chiefs to act quickly.
- Igbokwe also said no Southerner served as FCT minister until Wike. He claimed Wike’s appointment changed how the capital runs.
APC chieftain Joe Igbokwe criticised a military officer after a land clash in Abuja. He said the officer’s conduct showed poor training and bad intent.
Videos showed an on-scene argument between the officer and former minister Wike. See a recent ValidUpdates report on concert coverage for site context. (recent ValidUpdates report on concerts)
What Igbokwe said
Igbokwe told followers the officer “represents evil” and must go. He said the act was not brave but plain menace.
He also claimed FCT minister posts stayed with northerners for decades. Since Wike became minister in 2023, Igbokwe said chaos rose.
The military said it will probe the clash and review any findings. The army did not name the officer or give a timetable.
Reaction and next steps
Local elders urged calm while the probe runs its course. They asked the military and civic leaders to share clear facts.
Igbokwe called for the military to remove the officer from active duty. He said swift action would show that rules still matter.
The dispute has stirred political talk online and offline across Abuja. Many users posted clips and called for calm and fair answers
