Not all orders are meant to be obeyed – Wike’s aide defends FCT Minister over clash with military officer

The recent fight between his boss and a naval officer, A.M. Yarima, in Abuja has been discussed by Lere Olayinka, the Senior Special Assistant on Publicity and Communications to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike.

Olayinka said that not all orders from higher-ups have to be followed during an appearance on Channels Television’s Sunrise Daily on Wednesday.

He emphasized that only directives that are in line with the law ought to be obeyed.

Olayinka Describes His Role
The media assistant made the case that military discipline should not take precedence over the law, stating: “Not all commands are meant to be obeyed because they originate from your superior.” Only legal directives ought to be followed.

His comments come after Wike and naval officers engaged in a heated altercation at a disputed location in Abuja on Tuesday.

The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) authorities, led by the FCT Minister, had put an end to what he called an unlawful building project.
But military guards apparently objected, resulting in a heated altercation that was caught on camera and went viral.

Nigerians React Online

Olayinka’s comments have sparked widespread debate online, with many Nigerians expressing contrasting views.

A user identified as Agusolomon wrote: “Mr. Lere, with due respect, you are constituting nuisance in that studio. Can you even listen to yourself?”

Another commenter, Yomtom, recalled: “@lereolayinka, whose orders were those soldiers obeying when you worked for Fayose in Ekiti?”

Similarly, Entparrot criticised Olayinka, saying: “This guy is a fool. How can he compare rape to the order given to the young officer?”

One Afterlife added: “The point he made is meaningless. How can a superior possibly order someone to rape his daughter? Do you even hear yourself?”

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