Social media has gone wild after reports surfaced that the young naval officer, Lieutenant Yerima, is allegedly the son of one of Nigeria’s most respected military figures, General Mohammed Yerima.
The revelation comes amid calls for Lieutenant Yerima to be dismissed, particularly by APC chieftain Joe, who demanded that he be stripped of his uniform, following a clash with FCT Minister Nyesom Wike over land in Abuja.
Shortly after the revelation of his identity, Nigerians took to social media to share a mix of surprise, amusement, and admiration.
The Yerima Legacy
General Mohammed Yerima is widely regarded as a disciplined and respected figure in the Nigerian Army, known for his integrity and service record.
Many Nigerians believe that Lieutenant Yerima’s upbringing under such a reputable figure reflects the same values of discipline and honor.
Netizens Reactions…
Record Erhiori said: “Wike no go sleep last night.”
Happyness Sunday reacted: “How wike go sleep if na you, you go sleep?”
Timothy Gbapre said: “Wike singing ancient of days in the night with his alcohol voice after the incident.”
Nnaemeka Umenwobi said: “Wike thinks he was in rivers state where he be pharaoh
Dzetse William Ngwayi asked: “So if he wasn’t the son of a general he would have been dismissed?”
Madi K Ghartey said: “Wike no fit big pass everybody.”
Clara Onina said: “Am the happiest person on earth e part two is coming very soon.”
Helen Ibilate Whyte said: “I respect integrity that is EARNED than a forced integrity
Ifosiso Emmanuel Omani said: “If wike go further na conflict between him and the army, because he father na army general, wike don lose.”
Gems Hairven said: “Political power et military power. Power jam power.”
Deborah Nwosu said: “I laugh out loud.He think say nah a no body pikin for challenge him.”
Suberu Favour Fav said: “Meaning you go need better backup to fight in Nigeria.”
Ruth Udofia said; “Wike think that he’s talking to governor of Rivers State.”
Re Gi Na said: “Wike sef don chop him own yesterday”
Lawan Rabiu Nass said: “Coincidentally, Lieutenant A.S Yerima of 64 RC, NDA grew up at the Elelenwo, Obio Akpor LGA, Rivers State (close to Port Harcourt). Mr. Nyesom Wike was Chairman, of the same Obio Akpor LGA from 1999 to 2007. Na clash between PH Boy and old Man. They come from same LGA
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