Wike stated that his assessment stems from a personal, close familiarity with Obi’s character and administrative background, rejecting the popular public narrative surrounding the former Anambra State governor.

The minister specifically took aim at Obi’s public charity visits and birthday celebrations at Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) camps and motherless homes, dismissing them as calculated public relations stunts designed to win sentimental political support.

Shifting to economic matters, Wike defended the current administration’s removal of the fuel subsidy, arguing that true leadership demands the political will to enact tough, necessary reforms rather than yielding to populist sentiment or expecting decades-old problems to vanish overnight.

An administrative review has also led the Force to summon AIG Jimoh for questioning by the Assistant Inspector-General of Police overseeing the Force Criminal Investigation Department.

VeryDarkMan’s accusations stemmed from a video concerning the death of Sheriff Salami, where he challenged AIG Jimoh over alleged conspiracies to frame businessman Ahmed Tajudeen Akanbi for murder.

According to a statement issued on Tuesday by Force Public Relations Officer CSP Ani Iniedu, the underlying criminal case has already been investigated, received legal advice from the Directorate of Public Prosecutions (DPP), and is currently pending before a competent court.

Stressing that the case is sub judice, the police emphasized that they refuse to handle the trial through media commentary or allow public campaigns to influence the outcome.

The Force CID in Abuja officially invited Otse on July 30, 2026, requesting his physical presence in Abuja to provide evidence substantiating his public claims.

Highlighting its dedication to probing all credible misconduct allegations regardless of rank or public status, the police noted that internal discipline follows uniform guidelines under the Constitution, the Police Act 2020, regulations, and administrative procedures.

While acknowledging citizens’ constitutional rights to free speech and institutional accountability, the Force cautioned that these rights do not protect defamation or unverified allegations designed to bypass due process.

The police stated they may pursue legal remedies if claims are proven false and maliciously intended to tarnish the reputation of the institution or its officers.

Ultimately, the police advised Otse to respect the Force CID invitation, cooperate with the administrative review, let the judicial proceedings unfold without interference, and utilize official oversight mechanisms for any grievances.