Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has dismissed claims that he travelled outside the country for medical treatment.
Wike addressed the speculation on Thursday during the flag-off of a road construction project in the Wuye District of Abuja.
He said those peddling the rumours were only playing politics with his health.
“You see, the level of this country where we are, we play politics with everything. How can somebody sit down and just say all kinds of things? Where the people saw me, I don’t know. The hospital you saw me in, I do not know,” he said.
The former Rivers State governor explained that since he became minister in June, he had not gone on any break without working.
He added that his latest trip was simply a chance to rest.
“This time, I said, whatever it is, I must travel without any file. So, if the whole place will crumble, let it crumble. Because one has to be alive before one can satisfy other people,” he said.
Wike also mocked those spreading the rumours, wishing them ill-health.
“God will continue to help them have a heart attack. It is my prayer. I will sign the condolences. Very soon, I will tell them that we are sorry. We love them. But, take heart,” he joked.
