Amnesty International Slams Wike’s Threatening Remarks Towards Journalist

Amnesty International has condemned Minister of the Federal Capital Territory Nyesom Wike for a violent comment made during a live TV interview. The rights group described his statement—“If there’s any way to broke the screen, I would have shot him…”—as dangerous and a threat to press freedom. They warned that such language from a senior official could normalize attacks on journalists and urged the Nigerian Broadcasting Commission to enforce its conduct rules. The organisation called on Wike to withdraw his threatening remark and apologise, stressing that public officials must choose their words carefully. Nigerians deserve leaders who protect, not intimidate, the media. Challenge: Can you name the Nigerian politician who made each of these controversial statements? 1. "You are a widow, go and die!" 2. "Nigerian youths are lazy" 3. "Those who want to protest can protest, but let us be here eating" 4. "Let the poor breathe"

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