Top 5 times Nyesom Wike, Nigeria’s FCT Minister, made us laugh
Nyesom Wike may be feared in politics, but when it comes to unintentional comedy, the man is pure gold. Here are five moments when he had Nigerians laughing—sometimes on purpose, mostly by accident.
- The Epic Soldier Showdown (Nov 2025)
During a land dispute in Gaduwa, Wike tried forcing his way into a property guarded by Lt. A.M. Yerima.
Wike shouted. Yerima stood firm.
Then came the legendary line:
“I am an officer sir, I am not a fool sir.”
Nigerians instantly crowned Yerima a hero while memes of Wike yelling flooded the internet.
- Pay Raise for Singing in Chinese (June 2025)
At a project unveiling by a Chinese firm, Wike’s band shocked everyone by performing in Mandarin.
Wike burst into laughter and immediately announced a salary increase for them.
The clip of him laughing like a proud principal went viral within hours.
- “Who Is Your Father?” Epic Takedown (March 2022)
Still one of his classic roasts.
Addressing Deputy Gov. Phillip Shaibu, Wike fired:
“Who’s your father? Deputy governor wearing khaki?”
Delivered with full Rivers drama, it became a nationwide meme for calling out ingratitude.
- Ganduje and the “Dollar Babariga” (April 2020)
In peak COVID-era frustration, Wike thundered that Ganduje should have been isolated instead of him. Then came the knockout punch:
“A man who pockets stolen dollars in his babariga!”
Nigerians never looked at babariga the same way again.
- The Flyover Roll Call (March 2023)
On the campaign trail, Wike listed his flyovers like an excited auctioneer:
“One… two… three… twelve!”
With dramatic gestures and rising intensity, it felt like a comedy performance—one that supporters replayed endlessly.