By Joshua Tosin Ogunsakin 
Human rights activist and 2023 African Action Congress (AAC) presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore, has criticised the recent confrontation between the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, and military personnel who blocked him from accessing a disputed parcel of land in Abuja.
According to reports, a video of the incident surfaced on Tuesday showing Wike expressing outrage at the officers’ presence, insisting that no one, regardless of their military affiliation, is above the law.
The land is reportedly owned by a former Chief of Naval Staff, Vice Admiral Awwal Gambo (retd.), and the encounter has sparked public discussion following the viral footage.
Reacting on his X account, Sowore described the situation as a reflection of “misplaced priorities and entrenched self-interest” among public officials.
He wrote: “The military’s primary responsibility is to safeguard the country’s borders, but instead, it is devoting resources to protect a parcel of land for a high-ranking officer, allegedly acting on ‘orders.’
“This pathetic scenario is the pervasive self-interest among officials who cater to the interests of a privileged minority at the expense of national protection, with @GovWike not being an exception.”
Sowore also recalled a similar incident during Wike’s tenure as governor of Rivers State, accusing him of obstructing law enforcement operations.
He stated: “As governor of Rivers State, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike @GovWike, too, once stood in the way of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission @officialEFCC officers, gun blazing, stopping them from arresting a corrupt judge friend of his. What a country!”
The activist’s comments have generated mixed reactions on social media, with some users supporting his critique of political impunity, while others argued that the FCT minister and the military dispute requires further investigation.