‘I didn’t say, ‘military, you’re a fool.’ I couldn’t have said that; I know the rules of the military.” — Nyesom Wike

 ‘I didn’t say, ‘military, you’re a fool.’ I couldn’t have said that; I know the rules of the military.”

— Nyesom Wike

“Those who are writing junk should go and find out what really happened. Some people said I called the boy a fool. What I meant is that you cannot be carrying out an illegal order — that’s all. I didn’t say, ‘military, you’re a fool.’ I couldn’t have said that; I know the rules of the military.”

— Nyesom Wike

In a fresh clarification that’s now shaping the national conversation, Nyesom Wike has addressed the viral narrative surrounding his comments on the controversial altercation involving a military officer. According to Wike, his words were heavily misinterpreted by commentators who rushed to publish unverified claims.

He emphasized that his statement was directed at the act of executing an unlawful instruction, not at the Nigerian military as an institution or at the officer personally. Wike doubled down on his respect for the armed forces, stressing that he understands the hierarchy, discipline, and rules guiding military conduct.

The Minister noted that a deliberate lack of context from online commentators is fueling misinformation, urging critics to verify facts before amplifying false claims.

His clarification now adds a new layer to the ongoing discourse, spotlighting the broader conversation around obedience to orders, accountability, and the responsibility of public commentators in an era of rapid, often reckless, information spread.