“May God Continue To Help Those Who Spread Such Stories”-Wike Reacts To Heart Attack Rumours While on Vacation in London

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, on Thursday dismissed reports that he suffered a heart attack while in London..Read ..Full.. Article.. .

Wike, who said he travelled abroad to rest, threatened to personally send condolence letters to those who spread the false claims, joking that they would be the ones to suffer a heart attack.

He made the remarks during the flag-off of the construction of Arterial Road N1, stretching from Wuye District to Ring Road II, Abuja.

Responding to the reports, Wike said, “Since I took this appointment as minister, I have never had time to travel abroad, so I decided to take a holiday. Each time I travel, I carry files and official documents, but this time I went without any.

“If the world will crumble, let it crumble, because one must be alive to do their job before satisfying everyone. This role we are doing is demanding; people are always watching.

“Before I knew it, I heard claims that I was sick, that I had a heart attack. May God continue to help those who spread such stories. It is my prayer that I will one day write them a letter of condolence.

“You see the state of our country, where politics is played with everything. Someone can write anything on social media, claiming to know where I am or what hospital I was in, and people just read it and believe it.

“This is also a country where someone can call Mr President a criminal on social media and nothing happens. Nigerians are lucky to have a president who believes in the rule of law, and..  Read . .More …