Vice Admiral Joseph Edet Akinwale Wey (died 12 December 1990) was a Nigerian naval officer who served, at various times, as head of the Nigerian Navy, acting Foreign Minister, and Chief of Staff of the Supreme Headquarters, making him the de facto Vice President of Nigeria during Yakubu Gowon's regime. He was forced into retirement by Murtala Mohammed, who overthrew Gowon in a coup.