The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has dismissed circulating social media reports claiming he collapsed last week, labeling them as baseless and politically motivated.
Speaking on Thursday after inspecting four ongoing projects in the FCT, including the International Conference Centre (ICC), Wike reiterated his dedication to fulfilling his mandate despite attempts to tarnish his reputation.
Addressing the rumors, Wike said, “I don’t want to give credence to people who are only interested in carrying rumour. First of all, I’m a human being; it’s not a ghost that will collapse. It’s a human being that will collapse if there is any issue with their health. Unfortunately, I did not collapse.”
The unfounded speculation, which spread widely on social media platform X, alleged that the minister collapsed at an event in Abuja last Friday and was rushed to an undisclosed hospital for medical attention.
However, Wike put the rumors to rest by making a public appearance just days later, joining other dignitaries on a Sallah homage to President Bola Tinubu at the Presidential Villa, where he appeared in high spirits.
His media aide, Lere Olayinka, had earlier dismissed the reports as false, emphasizing that there was no truth to the allegations.
Wike’s latest project inspection tour further underscores his resolve to deliver on his commitments to the FCT, despite ongoing attempts to distract from his administration’s progress.
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