Abuja, March 30, 2025 – Rumors that Federal Capital Territory Minister Nyesom Wike slumped at an event in Abuja on Friday were quashed by his Senior Special Assistant on Public Communications and Social Media, Lere Olayinka, who branded the claims “fake.” Posts on X had alleged that Wike collapsed during a public appearance in the nation’s capital and was whisked away to an undisclosed hospital for urgent treatment. When pressed by our reporters, Olayinka dismissed the story as baseless.
The debunked rumor comes against the backdrop of a fierce political showdown in Rivers State, where Wike’s rift with suspended Governor Siminalayi Fubara, his former political ally, continues to deepen. The crisis took a sharp turn on Friday when George Nwaeke, the state’s former Head of Service, unleashed a barrage of allegations against Fubara, according to Naija LiveTV. This latest twist has intensified the power struggle between the two estranged leaders, keeping Rivers State in the national spotlight.
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