The Digest:
FCT Minister Nyesom Wike has said he wanted to shoot Channels Television journalist Seun Okinbaloye over the latter's comment on Nigeria becoming a one-party state. Speaking during a media chat in Abuja, Wike accused Okinbaloye of taking sides in the ADC leadership crisis. On his Politics Today show, Okinbaloye had said Nigeria is "doomed democratically" if the ADC, a key opposition hope, cannot contest the 2027 elections. Wike said, "If there was any way to break the screen, I would have shot him."
Key Points:
- Wike's violent rhetoric against a journalist raises press freedom concerns.
- The comment may intimidate media professionals covering political crises.
- Okinbaloye's remark reflected genuine fears about Nigeria's democratic health.
- Wike's reaction suggests sensitivity to criticism of the political landscape.
- The incident could escalate tensions between politicians and the media.
Watch whether the Nigeria Union of Journalists or other media bodies condemn Wike's remark, and if Okinbaloye responds publicly.
Sources: The Cable, Channels Tv
