Rivers State Governor Nyesom Wike has denied issuing any threats to Channels TV anchor Seun Okinbaloye, claiming that his previous comment was meant to convey frustration rather than a physical threat. Wike made this statement during a press conference in Abuja on April 7, where he insisted that his earlier remark was misinterpreted and taken out of context.
The controversy began on April 3, during a media parley where Wike reacted to Okinbaloye's analysis on Politics Today. In response to Okinbaloye's comments, Wike said, "If there was any way to break the screen, I would have shot him." However, Wike maintained that this statement was intended to convey his frustration with the interviewer's approach, rather than a physical threat.
Wike expressed his anger at Okinbaloye's line of questioning, stating that it was unfair for the interviewer to deviate from the topic at hand. He also emphasized that his comment was figurative, meant to convey the intensity of his emotions rather than a literal threat. Meanwhile, Okinbaloye has refused to back down, asserting that such rhetoric is not suitable in a democratic setting. The incident has sparked a heated debate, with both parties maintaining their positions. An investigation into the matter is ongoing.
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