Dele Momodu Blames FCT Minister Wike’s Aggression On Alcohol, Calls For Therapy Following Controversial Land Dispute

 

A viral video has set the stage for a new controversy in Abuja as Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), became embroiled in a tense exchange with a military officer while attempting to gain access to a disputed parcel of land. The land in question is reportedly connected to Awwal Zubairu Gambo (rtd.), former Chief of Naval Staff. 

According to reports, the encounter took place in the Gaduwa area of Abuja when Wike and officials from the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) sought to enter the site. The military personnel on duty refused to grant access, prompting a heated verbal confrontation. Wike, visibly agitated, told the officer that no one was above the government.  

Reacting to the footage, media entrepreneur and politician Dele Momodu issued a public critique of Wike’s conduct. Momodu attributed the minister’s outburst to poor anger management and excessive alcohol consumption. He wrote, “Too much alcohol is also not good for him physically, mentally and spiritually. It is the reason for his Messianic complex.”  

Momodu did not stop at criticism of behaviour. He levelled broader accusations at Wike, claiming that he has caused substantial havoc in Abuja through alleged land grabbing and accumulation of wealth. He argued Wike is intoxicated not only by alcohol, but by the power afforded him in his office. He added that Wike is in urgent need of therapy and prayers, calling him “a tragic hero” whose downfall may already have begun.  

The land dispute itself raises serious questions regarding authority, legality and accountability. Observers are asking why military personnel would block a minister’s access to property under FCT purview, who ordered the soldiers into the dispute zone and whether the allocation or transaction in question is above board.  

While Wike has gained a reputation for tough enforcement actions since assuming his ministerial role, this incident has triggered intense public scrutiny and commentary. With the clip circulating widely on social media, many Nigerians await an official statement from both the military and the FCTA clarifying the circumstances under which soldiers were engaged and the status of the disputed plot.  

Momodu’s remarks may spark further debate about the conduct expected of public officials and the extent to which personal conduct—such as anger management and substance use—may impact official duties. Whether Wike responds or the presidency intervenes remains to be seen.