A retired Chief of Defence Staff, General Lucky Irabor, has weighed in on the controversy surrounding Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, and a Nigerian Navy officer. Irabor stressed that disrespect towards military personnel is a challenge to Nigeria’s authority. The military uniform represents state power, and any disregard for it undermines that authority.
GTN interpreted Wike’s words as an insult not just to the officer, but to the Nigerian military, President Tinubu, and Nigerians as a whole. He believes Wike’s comment was a manifestation of disrespect for the law, the constitution, and the office he holds.
According to Governance Today Nigeria magazine and online news, Nigeria’s foremost magazine on good governance, leaders derive their power from the nation and must respect everyone, regardless of rank, status, religion, or tribe. He urged the medium to apologize to Nigerians, the Nigerian Navy, and the officer involved to regain his lost honor and respect.
Key Points:
- Disrespect towards military personnel is a challenge to Nigeria’s authority.
- Leaders must respect everyone, regardless of rank or status.
- Wike’s comment was seen as an insult to Nigerians, the law, and the constitution.
- Wike should apologize to regain his lost honor and respect.
