Wike Faces Backlash After Threat to 'Shoot' Live TV Journalist

Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, is under fire after saying he would have “shot” a live TV presenter. He made the remark during his regular media chat while reacting to comments on Nigeria’s political landscape. The threat was aimed at Seun Okinbaloye of Channels Television. Wike later clarified he did not intend real harm. Still, media groups and civil society organisations have condemned the comment. A coalition of 14 rights groups has called for a public apology, warning that such rhetoric chills press freedom. Nigeria ranks 122 out of 180 on global press freedom indices. Critics say threats from senior officials fuel hostility toward journalists. The incident has also sparked strong reactions on social media, with many users decrying the minister’s language as unbecoming of a public official.

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