Sunusi Yakubu.
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, is facing a wave of criticism following a controversial comment in which he suggested he would have “shot” a television presenter over remarks made during a live broadcast.
The comment, directed at Seun Okinbaloye of Channels Television, has ignited widespread backlash from media groups, civil society organisations, and members of the public.
The controversy stems from Wednesday’s edition of Politics Today, where Okinbaloye expressed concern about Nigeria’s political landscape ahead of the 2027 elections.
He noted that competitive politics strengthens democracy, warning against a situation where only one dominant party remains viable.
Reacting during his monthly media chat, Wike accused the journalist of abandoning neutrality and taking sides.“When I was watching Politics Today, Seun… If there was any way to break the screen, I would have shot him,” Wike said.
