Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has explained that his comment of ‘shoot’ directed at Channels TV’s anchor, Seun Okinbaloye, was figurative.
Speaking on News Central on Monday, Wike claimed the remark was merely a figure of speech reflecting his frustration.
“It’s really unfortunate, you know, in Nigeria people blow everything out of context particularly playing politics with everything,
“Anybody who knows my relationship with Seun will not begin to rant,” Wike said.
“It’s a figure of speech that explains how angry I was. I’ve spoken to him; we have no problem. He said he understands everything.”
Seun had during his Politics Today show remarked that a one-party system could destroy democracy in Nigeria.
Reacting to Seun, Wike said he felt like breaking his TV screen and shot” the journalist, a statement that drew widespread condemnation, including criticism.