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Civilian power and men on uniform: A descriptive analysis of Wike and Yerima

This study examined the tension between uniformed authority and civilian political power in Nigeria through the analysis of the confrontation between the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Nyesom Wike, and Navy Lieutenant Ahmed Yerima. Using data from reputable newspapers, legal documents, constitutional provisions, and scholarly literature on civil-military relations (CMR), the study explored how the incident reflects deeper structural weaknesses in Nigeria's governance system. Findings revealed a persistent blurring of civil-military boundaries, weak civilian oversight, ambiguous inst…