FCT Minister Nyesom Wike on Thursday dismissed rumours that he suffered a heart attack while in London.
Wike, who said he travelled abroad solely to rest, jokingly threatened to send condolence letters to those who spread the false claims, suggesting they would be the ones to face health problems.
He made the remarks during the flag-off of the Arterial Road N1 construction, linking Wuye District to Ring Road II in Abuja.
Speaking on the rumours, 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.”
