Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister Nyesom Wike has dispelled rumours about his health by making a public appearance at an Eid-El-Fitr event in Abuja.
Speculation on Friday night claimed Wike had collapsed at a meeting, was rushed to the State House Clinic, and diagnosed with excessive alcohol consumption.
The unverified reports further suggested he suffered a partial stroke and was later flown to France for treatment.
However, Lere Olayinka, Wike’s Senior Special Assistant on Public Communications and Social Media, dismissed the claims as “fake news.”
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On Sunday, March 30, Wike attended an Eid-El-Fitr homage at the Presidential Banquet Hall in Abuja, joining President Bola Tinubu and other dignitaries. He led the delegation, delivered opening remarks, and presented a Sallah greeting card to the President.
Dada Olusegun, Special Assistant to Tinubu on Social Media, shared videos on X confirming Wike’s presence. “FCT community led by the Honourable Minister of FCT, HM Nyesom Wike pay Eid-El-Fitr Homage to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu at the State House Banquet Hall,” he posted.
Another post read, “Honourable Minister of the FCT, HM Nyesom Wike presents Sallah Felicitations card to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on behalf of residents of the Federal Capital Territory.”
Wike’s presence at the event puts to rest speculations about his health.