Agbakoba questions military’s claim to disputed land in Wike incident
The Wike Military issue is a complex one that raises crucial questions about civilian control over the military. While there’s no doubt that Minister @GovWike could have approached Lt. Yerima differently, the core issue at hand is compliance with land title regulations.
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— Dr. Olisa Agbakoba, SAN (@oagbakoba) November 14, 2025
The Wike Military issue is a complex one that raises crucial questions about civilian control over the military. While there’s no doubt that Minister @GovWike could have approached Lt. Yerima differently, the core issue at hand is compliance with land title regulations.
So I ask: aside from Wike’s alleged indiscretion, what about the military’s claim to the land in question? Does Lt. Yerima actually have legal title to it, or has he simply wielded military power to assert his control? While it’s true that Lt. Yerima can invoke obedience to superior orders to deny access to Wike, it begs the larger question: do military rules operate separately from our civilian laws?
I genuinely want to know if the General holds a legitimate title to this land or if he is merely relying on military power. Can a civilian, in this case, the minister, resist or evade compliance with those military directives? This entire situation certainly warrants a thorough investigation.