Peter Obi Speaks on Wike–Naval Officer Clash, Calls for National Reflection and Institutional Discipline
By Queen Madaki | The Bureau News
ABUJA — Nigeria News Today: Labour Party presidential candidate and former Anambra State Governor, Peter Obi, has reacted to the viral confrontation between FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, and a naval officer in Abuja, describing the incident as “a national embarrassment” and a reflection of the country’s deepening institutional disorder.
Obi, in a post on his official Facebook page obtained by The Bureau News, urged Nigerians to use the episode as a moment of national introspection on leadership, civility, and respect for institutional boundaries.
“A National Embarrassment,” Says Obi
Commenting on the altercation, Obi lamented what he called the erosion of decorum and due process in public service, stressing that such public spectacles undermine the image of the country.
“The recent needless altercation between the FCT Minister, HE, Barr. Nyesom Wike, and a Naval officer is yet another unfortunate reflection of the growing institutional disorder in our country,” Obi wrote.
He noted that what should have been “a routine civic encounter” had once again become “a national embarrassment — a typical example coming out of a disgraced country.”
Calls for Institutional Respect and Separation of Powers
Obi posed several critical questions about governance and respect for institutions:
“Should the military be used for purely civil operations? Should a Minister’s intervention in such a matter be in such an indecorous manner? Shouldn’t there be clear boundaries between administrative authority and the duties of security agencies?”
He further questioned why the culture of due process and civility has been replaced by public confrontation, warning that such behavior erodes public trust and sets a dangerous example for younger Nigerians.
“A Nation Must Be Bigger Than Its Individuals”
Obi emphasized that Nigeria’s progress depends on building strong institutions, not personalities, urging public officials to exercise humility and discipline in office.
“We must rebuild a nation where institutions are stronger than individuals; where public office is exercised with humility and restraint; where the dignity of our uniformed officers and the rights of every citizen are upheld,” he said.
Concluding his statement, the Labour Party leader reiterated his belief that Nigeria can still achieve greatness if it replaces impunity with order and respect for the rule of law.
“To occupy an office and be referred to as His Excellency, Distinguished, or Honourable, our conduct must reflect those titles. A New Nigeria is POssible,” he concluded.
Source: The Bureau News
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