Lt Yerima: US Navy Officer Predicts What Lies Ahead for Lieutenant who Had Face-off With Wike

Lt Yerima: US Navy Officer Predicts What Lies Ahead for Lieutenant who Had Face-off With Wike

  • An American naval officer has shared a post on the X app speaking about Lieutenant Yerima and what the future holds for him
  • Lieutenant Yerima went viral on several social media platforms after engaging in a face-off with Nyesom Wike, the Minister of FCT
  • Reacting to the viral incident, the US naval officer shared his opinion and also predicted what the outcome would be in future

An American naval officer has reacted to a viral incident involving the Minister of FCT, Nyesom Wike, and a naval officer.

He commented on the officer's rising public profile and predicted the future of the gallant officer.

US Navy officer gives prediction on what could happen to Lieutenant Yerima.
US Navy officer predicts future of Lieutenant Yerima. Photo credit: @wolesax, SDK.
Source: Twitter

US Navy officer speaks about Yerima

The officer had reacted to the massive buzz that followed Yerima's face-off with the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike.

His comments focused on what he believed could lie ahead for the young officer whose composure in a tense moment earned the admiration of netizens.

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Identified as @wolesax on X, the US Navy officer explained that the lieutenant's action made him proud as someone serving in the American Navy.

He recalled seeing the video of the incident and noted that Yerima's reaction during the encounter had shown a level of confidence and restraint that went far beyond Nigeria's borders.

According to him, the officer exhibited traits that colleagues in naval circles anywhere in the world would immediately recognise and appreciate.

He went on to express his admiration for the lieutenant's aura, stating that he regarded Yerima's performance as something that could also boost his career.

US Navy officer predicts that Lieutenant Yerima will be promoted to Chief of Naval staff in future.
US Navy officer expresses admiration for Lieutenant Yerima's personality. Photo credit: SDK.
Source: Twitter

To him, the calm manner in which Yerima maintained his position showed a level of discipline that spoke for itself.

He ended his tweet with a strong prediction, stating that he saw him becoming the Chief of Naval staff in the future because the internet never forgets.

In his words:

"As an American Navy personnel, I am proud of LT Yerima. The entire Navy in the world is proud of you. I see him becoming the Chief of Naval staff in the future because the internet never forgets."

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Reactions as US Navy officer speaks about Yerima

Nigerians stormed the comments section to react to the post.

Obiesie Emodi said:

"I hope so but he is on short service that he finished from university before joining military."

Amazing grace said:

"Yes he deserves it."

Chioma Obinagwam said:

"I concur; may this prophecy happen. LT Yerima deserves it."

@lion said:

"I saw Wike in my dream chasing me, when I shouted Yerima, YeriMa he disappeared."

@ØFFIÇÂŁKINGÒRÖNÍ3 said:

"Don’t listen to what people say believe in God and believe in yourself because u are doing for yourself and others sky is the limit."

@seresky reacted:

"Make una dey mumu una selves for this country the could only do that because he was an hausa man make igbo or Yoruba man try am are tomorrow nah these same guys them go order to come kill una when una protest for a better Nigeria."

See the post below:

Man posts rare clip of Wike vs Yerima confrontation

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Meanwhile, Legit.ng previously reported that a Nigerian man shared a post on X showing an 'unseen' part of Nyesom Wike's viral confrontation with a naval officer.

Naval Officer Yerima earned praises online following his recent faceoff with the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory.

Source: Legit.ng

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Ankrah Shalom (Human-Interest editor) Shalom Ankrah is a journalist and a Human Interest Editor at Legit.ng with over six years of experience. She has a degree in Mass communication from Alex Ekwueme University. Shalom has worked with reputable news organizations including The Tide and GistReel. Email: ankrah.shalom@corp.legit.ng.