Esther Salifu
Barrister Wike, Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), has categorically denied rumours of his ill health and alleged overseas medical trip, attributing the spread of such claims to political machinations.
“What happened was that the former Head of Service of Rivers State government came out to let the public know what was going on about a plan to bomb the House of Assembly complex and attack national assets. To divert the attention of people from focusing on that, they had to bring up rumours that I had been flown overseas,” Barrister Wike explained.
The Minister emphasized his continued public engagements, citing his presence at the President’s Iftar engagement and his leading of Abuja residents during the Sallah homage to the President as evidence of his robust health.
“I see so many stories online, this is politics. Those things don’t bother us. We are not distracted. We are focused on our jobs,” Barrister Wike said.
He thanked Nigerians for their concern but cautioned against wishing ill health on others, reiterating that only God determines the time of one’s passing.
Barrister Wike also expressed satisfaction with the progress of infrastructure projects in the FCT, including the International Conference Centre renovation and the Arterial road N16 in Gishiri. “I’m very much impressed with the good jobs and the contractors handling these projects. You can attest to the fact that this is a quality job being carried out,” he said.
