Human rights advocate, Oloye T.D, Esq., has addressed an open letter to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, following his recent altercation with a naval officer, A.M. Yarima.
In a post shared via X (formerly Twitter), Oloye urged the minister to demonstrate humility and empathy in his leadership, reminding him that power is transient.
He wrote: “History is watching. The people are watching. And posterity will judge you not by the power you wielded, but by the compassion you showed while holding it.”
Titled “A Call for Reflection, Restraint, and Respect for the People,” the open letter highlighted growing concerns over Wike’s leadership style. Oloye noted that the minister’s recent statements and actions have raised public unease about his approach to governance.
“Leadership is a privilege, not a weapon,” he cautioned. “It is meant for service, not subjugation. When those in authority begin to use power to intimidate or silence others, democracy itself becomes endangered.”
The lawyer appealed to Wike to adopt dialogue and humility instead of confrontation, warning that ruling through fear only weakens the bond of trust between the government and its citizens.
He concluded by advising the minister to “pause, reflect, and remember the sacred responsibility to lead with fairness, justice, and equity.”
