According to a report by Channels TV, on Saturday January 10, 2026, Nyesom Wike, Minister of the Federal Capital Territory and former Rivers State Governor, elicited laughter and enthusiasm from supporters during a political meeting in Rivers State after making a light-hearted remark regarding the presence of a popular character known as OCJ.
Wike described how he noticed OCJ in the audience wearing an earring while addressing supporters.
According to Wike, the observation sparked a spontaneous and amusing exchange that electrified the crowd.
“I was asking OCJ, let me tell you, hold on, why are you wearing earring?” Wike recalled how the comment elicited immediate reactions from the crowd.
The statement, delivered in his trademark candid and conversational tone, elicited laughs and cheers, reflecting the event’s casual mood.
Wike clarified that the phrase was not intended to insult, but rather to demonstrate the casual and familiar relationship he has with members of his political base.
He observed that such moments frequently help to reduce political tension and improve relationships between leaders and supporters, particularly during times of strong political rivalry in the state.
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