Wike: I didn’t collapse, I’ll write condolence letters of those wishing me dead

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has debunked a rumour that he collapsed in Abuja.

Wike said there was no time he collapsed, and there was no time anybody took him overseas for treatment.

The minister said he is healthy, strong, and performing his duties as the minister of the FCT.

Wike stated this in Abuja on Thursday, April 3, 2025, while reacting to the rumour going round that he collapsed last Friday and was flown to France for medical treatment.

The minister, who reacted to the rumour after he inspected some ongoing projects in Abuja, described the rumour as mere politics.

He said: “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.”

Wike said he was out inspecting road projects when the rumour was going round that he had collapsed, adding that he was around when President Bola Tinubu broke Iftar (Ramadan fast) on his birthday.

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The minister stated: “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.”

The former governor of Rivers State, therefore, thanked Nigerians for being worried, adding, however, that people should not wish their fellow human beings such a thing.

“We will die one day and nobody will remain in this world forever,” Wike said.

Speaking about the inspected projects, Wike expressed optimism that the International Conference Centre in Abuja would be ready for inauguration in May.

He also lauded the quality and pace of the road projects in Gishiri, including the one leading to Judges’ Quarters in Katampe District.

The minister added: “I have said before that we are going to inaugurate several of these projects to celebrate the second anniversary of Mr President.

“So, I am very, very impressed with what I have seen. The projects are going on well.”

The Star