Activist lawyer Deji Adeyanju and social media commentator, Joe Igbokwe have clashed following the heated exchange between the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT Nyesom Wike and a Naval officer.
The social media was awash on Tuesday following a viral video clip that captured Wike confronting a soldier for denying him access to a disputed land.
The incident divided Nigerians as some backed the military officer while others rooted for the FCT Minister, condemning the action of the solder.
Joe Igbokwe in a post on his official Facebook page called for the dismissal of the officer, questioning those behind his authority.
But Deji in a counter post on Facebook, urged Igbokwe to stop hustling for an appointment.
He wrote, “Dear Joe Igbokwe, appointment is finished already. Stop the hustling except you want to replace this cameraman. Doing media aide in old age is actually crazy. Old data boys”.
However, Igbokwe stormed the comment section to warn Deji, stating that they are not mates and he is not looking for any appointment.
He wrote, “Deji you do not know me and I do not know you. The only thing I know about you is that you are an emergency activist. I have been a well-made man for over 30 years.
“I started activism in the University of Nigeria Nsukka in the 80s. It is more than 40 years, Deji. Young man I am not looking for anything anymore from anybody. I am not your mate.
“Please go and verify. Ignorance is a terrible disease. Check my background, ask questions, seek information, go and read my 5 books and you will know me. A good product sells itself”.