Amnesty International condemns Wike over ‘reckless’ comment against journalist

Amnesty International criticized Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, for what it deemed reckless and violent comments made against a journalist during a live television interview. The organization stated that his remarks, which included a threat of violence, could normalize attacks on journalists and jeopardize press freedom in Nigeria. Amnesty called on Wike to withdraw his statements and apologize, emphasizing that such remarks are unacceptable from a government official.