The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has dismissed rumors suggesting he is facing health challenges.
Speaking during a media briefing on Sunday, Wike emphasized that he is in good health, which enables him to carry out the demanding responsibilities of his office.
The clarification comes in response to earlier reports, including social media claims, alleging that Wike was flown to London last week for a medical emergency. The former Governor of Rivers State firmly denied these reports.
“God has given me good health; that’s why I have the energy to do what I’m doing,” he stated.
His media aide, Lere Olayinka, also refuted the rumors, questioning how Wike could have been rushed to London on Thursday and returned on Friday to visit various communities in Abuja.
Taking to the X platform, Olayinka remarked, “They are saying FCT Minister Nyesom Wike was rushed to London for medical attention on Thursday night. They are even quoting time and aircraft number.
“Sebi Wike was flown to London on Thursday night for urgent medical treatment, and he used witchcraft to come back on Friday to visit Dape Community in Life Camp, Gishiri, and Pigba Sama communities in Abuja.
“The Minister will also use witchcraft to return to Abuja on Monday to commission road projects.”
Olayinka further criticized individuals spreading the rumors, saying, “People who haven’t done any medical check-up in ten years are questioning the health of a minister who is always visible, doing his job. Make una kontinu.”