Nigerian Navy must issue apology to FCT Minister, Wike over altercation with Lt. A.M. Yerima

Nigerian Navy must issue apology to FCT Minister, Wike over altercation with Lt. A.M. Yerima

The Pan Niger Delta Forum (PANDEF) has asked the Nigerian Navy to issue an immediate apology to FCT Minister Nyesom Wike after his public altercation with Naval Officer, Lt. A.M. Yerima.

PANDEF Chairman, Amb. Boladei Igali, criticised rising social media praise for what he called improper conduct by a Naval Officer acting on a retired service chief’s orders.

He said the retired officer should recognise that Wike, representing President Bola Tinubu on FCT matters, deserved full respect and proper recognition.

Igali said Wike, seen as a top-performing minister, should always be treated with respect and appropriate decorum.

He said the officer’s behaviour was an affront to the Minister and a clear display of disregard for the authority of the President.

Igali said Wike deserved an unconditional apology from the Navy on behalf of the retired service chief and the junior officer involved in the incident.

He warned against assigning junior military personnel to illegal duties such as guarding unoccupied private land, saying such actions must stop.

Igali urged President Tinubu to order a full investigation and ensure those responsible face proper sanctions.

He said firm action would protect military professionalism and strengthen respect for civil authority in a stable democracy.

Igali added that Wike must be protected from such overzealous acts as he performs his duties with commitment and zeal. (NAN)