The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, on Thursday dismissed studies that he suffered a coronary heart assault whereas in London.
Wike, who mentioned he travelled overseas to relaxation, threatened to personally ship condolence letters to those that unfold the false claims, joking that they’d be those to undergo a coronary heart assault.
He made the remarks in the course of the flag-off of the development of Arterial Highway N1, stretching from Wuye District to Ring Highway II, Abuja.
Responding to the studies, Wike mentioned, “Since I took this appointment as minister, I’ve by no means had time to journey overseas, so I made a decision to take a vacation. Every time I journey, I carry information and official paperwork, however this time I went with none.
“If the world will crumble, let it crumble, as a result of one should be alive to do their job earlier than satisfying everybody. This function we’re doing is demanding; individuals are all the time watching.
“Earlier than I knew it, I heard claims that I used to be sick, that I had a coronary heart assault. Might God proceed to assist those that unfold such tales. It’s my prayer that I’ll in the future write them a letter of condolence.
“You see the state of our nation, the place politics is performed with every part. Somebody can write something on social media, claiming to know the place I’m or what hospital I used to be in, and folks simply learn it and consider it.
“That is additionally a rustic the place somebody can name Mr President a felony on social media and nothing occurs. Nigerians are fortunate to have a president who believes within the rule of regulation.”