“Omo Wike No Sleep Last Night”: Nigerians React as Viral Naval Officer Is Reportedly Son of General Mohammed Yerima

Social media users in Nigeria have been buzzing after reports emerged that the viral naval officer, Lieutenant Ahmad Yerima, is allegedly the son of one of the country’s most respected military figures, General Mohammed Yerima.

The revelation comes amid calls for Lieutenant Yerima’s dismissal, particularly from APC chieftain Joe, who demanded that the officer be stripped of his uniform following a heated confrontation with FCT Minister Nyesom Wike over a disputed land site in Abuja.

The Yerima Legacy

General Mohammed Yerima is widely regarded as a disciplined and respected figure in the Nigerian Army, known for his integrity and distinguished service record.

Many Nigerians believe that Lieutenant Yerima’s composure and courage during his clash with Wike reflect the strong values and training he likely inherited from his father.

Mixed Reactions Online

Shortly after the revelation of his identity, Nigerians flooded social media with reactions that ranged from amusement to admiration.

Record Erhiori wrote, “Wike no go sleep last night.”

Happyness Sunday commented, “How Wike go sleep? If na you, you go sleep?”

Timothy Gbapre joked, “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 added, “Wike no fit big pass everybody.”

Clara Onina wrote, “I am the happiest person on earth. Part two is coming very soon.”

Helen Ibilate Whyte said, “I respect integrity that is earned, not forced.”

Ifosiso Emmanuel Omani commented, “If Wike go further, na conflict between him and the army because his father na army general. Wike don lose.”

Gems Hairven wrote, “Political power and military power. Power jam power.”

Deborah Nwosu added, “I laugh out loud. He think say na nobody pikin dey challenge him.”

Suberu Favour Fav said, “Meaning you go need better backup to fight in Nigeria.”

Ruth Udofia stated, “Wike think that he is talking to the governor of Rivers State.”

Re Gi Na commented, “Wike sef don chop him own yesterday.”

Lawan Rabiu Nass noted, “Coincidentally, Lieutenant A.S. Yerima of 64 RC, NDA, grew up at Elelenwo, Obio Akpor Local Government Area, 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 the same LGA.”