[VIDEO] Wike Refutes Claims He Called Naval Officer a Fool, Says Statement Misinterpreted”

FCT Minister Nyesom Wike has denied directly calling Lieutenant Yerima a “fool,” claiming his words were misinterpreted and that he was criticizing the act of carrying out an “illegal order.”

Key Points:

Nyesom Wike denies calling Lieutenant Yerima a “fool.”
The Minister claimed his statement was misinterpreted by the public.
He clarified he was criticizing the act of following an “illegal order.”
The explanation was met with widespread skepticism online.
Many users referenced the viral video as clear evidence.
Some accused the Minister of “gaslighting” the public.
The incident continues to generate significant public discussion.

Sources: Channels TV

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"Some people will say I said 'the boy, you are a fool'… What I meant was…"

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