- Nollywood actor Femi Jacobs has commented on a recent confrontation involving FCT Minister Nyesom Wike and military officer Ahmad Yerima.
- A video of the incident shows Wike in a heated argument with Yerima regarding access to a property in Abuja.
- The dispute centers around Wike’s attempt to enter a plot of land associated with retired Vice Admiral Awwal Zubairu Gambo, the former Chief of Naval Staff.
Nollywood actor Femi Jacobs has joined other Nigerians in reacting to the tense exchange between the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, and military officer Ahmad Yerima in Abuja.
A video circulating online shows Wike engaged in a heated argument with the officer over access to a property in the FCT. The dispute arose when Wike, accompanied by officials from the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA), sought entry to a plot of land reportedly linked to retired Vice Admiral Awwal Zubairu Gambo, former Chief of Naval Staff.
In the footage, Wike, visibly frustrated with the officer’s refusal to follow his instructions, reportedly said:
“Shut up! Keep quiet! You are a fool. When I graduated, you were still in primary school… You send soldiers to intimidate whom? We are all from this country… If not for the CDS who spoke to me now, you would have to kill everybody here.”
The military officer’s composed response, particularly when he calmly stated, “I am not a fool, sir,” quickly drew widespread attention on social media.
Femi Jacobs praised the officer’s handling of the situation in a tweet, urging his followers to emulate his example when faced with intimidation.
He wrote: “I feel so proud. Well, my beloved people, this is how to talk back respectfully. Don’t let people call you ‘unfortunate,’ ‘fool,’ or ‘useless’ without responding. Don’t curse back, but counter their words. Be excellent at your work so that the only standard to judge you is your own. Bullies exist everywhere, but stand firm respectfully.”
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I feel so proud. Well, my beloved people, this is how to talk back, respectfully. Don’t let people call you “unfortunate, fool, useless” unanswered. Don’t cuss back, but counter the words. Also, know your work. Be so good that the only standard they could use to judge you is… https://t.co/DUTY2ufe2N
— FemiJACOBS (@FemiJACOBS) November 11, 2025
Read some comments below:
@waleoyeyipo:”The officer conducted himself properly for the most part. But he also belittled the police officer, and an officer should also not be guarding a private property. Both parties are in the wrong.”
@NaijacitizenNim:”Me too! Yerima defended the honour of the military and we thank him! He showed restraint, he was poised and so dignified! I am so proud too!”
@Sexifiedbygrace:”But in truth, he was there based on standing Orders.”
@khaleedtailors:”Yeah, that’s true. Sir, my main issue with these new Nigerians is their lack of direction. They act without priorities. Honestly, 90% of our youths need serious reorientation.”
@moniifeoluwami:”The guy really tried! Omo. If you call me anything derogatory, I will call you same.”
@PoliRiffs:”Only reason wike boys didn’t pick him up to beat him or jail him is because of his uniform. You think a regular person would do this ? Advice isonu.”
