Wike Loses Out as FCDA Withdraws Bulldozer from Disputed Land Linked to Ex-Naval Chief
The Federal Capital Development Authority (FCDA) has reportedly withdrawn its bulldozers and trucks from the disputed land in Gaduwa, Abuja — a property allegedly linked to the former Chief of Naval Staff, Vice Admiral Awwal Zubairu Gambo (Rtd).
This development comes barely 24 hours after a tense confrontation between FCT Minister Nyesom Wike and military personnel who stopped him and his team from accessing the same site. During that heated encounter, Wike clashed with a naval officer, calling him “foolish,” to which the officer boldly replied, “No sir, I am not a fool. I am an officer, and I have integrity.” The exchange quickly went viral, drawing widespread public reactions and comparisons to past leadership moments, such as Governor Sanwo-Olu’s calm handling of a similar standoff in Magodo.
Now, in a dramatic turn of events, the FCDA bulldozers and enforcement vehicles earlier deployed to clear the site have been moved out, leaving the land untouched. According to eyewitnesses, no FCTA official or staff remained on the ground as of this morning.
Passersby and onlookers were seen cheering and expressing satisfaction over the latest development. The crowd of bystanders reportedly booed Wike’s men as they left the site, with several voices chanting, “Wike, shame on you!” The scene reflected public sentiment against the Minister’s recent actions, which many described as heavy-handed and unpopular.
The viral video capturing the jubilant crowd highlights the growing tension between federal authorities and the military establishment — and how this controversy may have shifted public sympathy away from the FCT Minister.
Watch the full video to hear what Nigerians are saying.
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