Nyesom Wike, the minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), has dismissed rumors regarding his health, assuring that he is hale and hearty and fully committed to his responsibilities as FCT Minister.
Wike gave the assurance on Thursday in Abuja, while addressing rumors that he had collapsed on Friday and was flown to France for medical treatment.
The minister, speaking after inspecting ongoing projects in Abuja, dismissed the rumor as nothing more than political gossip.
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Wike said there was no time he collapsed, and there was no time anybody took him overseas for treatment.
According to him, “It is human beings that will collapse if there is any problem with their health.
“Unfortunately, I did not collapse and I did not show any sign that I have any health problems.
“As you have seen, I am even healthier than most of them who carried that rumour.
“I can assure you that I will write their condolence letters,” he said.
The minister said he was out inspecting road projects when the rumour was going round that he had collapsed.
He added that he was around when President Bola Tinubu broke iftar on his birthday.
“The next day, I led Abuja residents to pay Sallah homage to Mr President.
“This is politics but I have thick skin for such ill feelings. Those things don’t bother us.
“We are not distracted but focused on our jobs,” he said.
The Minister thanked Nigerians for being worried, adding however people should not wish their fellow human beings such a thing.
He noted that “we will die one day and nobody will remain in this world forever”.
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Regarding the inspected projects, Wike expressed confidence that the International Conference Centre would be ready for inauguration in May.
He also commended the quality and progress of the road projects in Gishiri, particularly the one leading to the Judges Quarters in Katampe District.
“I’ve mentioned before that we plan to inaugurate several of these projects to mark the second anniversary of Mr. President.
I’m truly impressed with what I’ve seen. The projects are progressing well,” he stated.
