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Updated: Nigerians worry over Wike’s look after poisoning alarm

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January 6, 2025

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Federal Capital Territory Minister, Nyesom Wike

Updated: Nigerians worry over Wike’s look after poisoning alarm

Nigerians are worried about the alleged dwindling health condition of the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike.

This concern followed recent pictures and clips of the minister, especially where he was spotted at a function in Rivers State.

Speaking on Wike’s appearance, Nigerians in various statements on X mentioned that Wike looked ‘sickly’.

It will be recalled that in July 2023, the former governor of Rivers State disclosed that he was poisoned at the secretariat of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP).

Wike stated this during a special thanksgiving service organised by his family at the St. Peters Deanery, Rumuepirikom, in the Obio-Akpor area of the state.

Wike stated that in 2018, he was poisoned at the PDP secretariat, which necessitated him flying to Beirut at midnight, where doctors informed him that his liver and kidneys were damaged.

According to Wike, after the doctors attended to him, they informed him that the organs were still functional.

However, speaking on his looks and health condition, Nigerians expressed worries, with many wondering if he is battling an undisclosed health condition.

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This publication highlights some reactions of Nigerians to Wike’s recent looks.

Immanuel stated, “Are you aware that when God turns his back on someone, his or her entire life starts shrinking? Do you know what it means for widows, homeless children, and even the dead to cry unto Heaven against Wike, and you expect him to glow with vitality? He has offended Life itself.”

Akram stated, “Look, Ezenwo Nyesom was poisoned a few years ago (2018). Though he miraculously recovered after being flown to Beirut for treatment, man hasn’t been the same since then.

“He should retire from politics and spend the rest of his life in a Swiss lakeside or riverine town.”

Frederick Omoyo wrote, “Dying slowly from violence, hate, and the spirit of greed. As the earth cries daily from the blood of our fallen compatriots.”

Attah Igwe stated, “When the soul is eaten up by unchecked lust for power, the body becomes the nutrient that feeds the lust.”

Fezi Nelson stated, “He is suffering from type 1 diabetes due to excess Ogogoro drinking.”

Osagie Iyoha wrote, “What’s eating you up? You are now a shadow of your life former self. I wish you quick recovery if you are battling any health challenge.”

Buhil stated, “When the soul of a man is constantly restless, picking fights day in day out, he becomes a shell of himself. How can one man be talking and fighting 24/7 days? Wealth without peace.”

Dr Umoren said, “All this bitterness and resentment and anger is not helping him too. He should take a break and go take care of his physical and mental health.”

Femi John declared, “This man is the most powerful Nigerian today. BAT can’t match him at all. I honestly wish he is alive much longer to be able to confess to us after he must have fallen out with BAT (which is sure). Me, I am looking forward to that.”

Kelechi Uche stated, “This man is going down every day & his associates are not telling him the truth. Compare his looks 5yrs back & you’ll wonder if the man is within his 50s.

“He looks 70 despite access to money & power. People close to him should advise him to take life easy. He looks too old.”

Tobi wrote, “Perfect definition of money is not everything. Great power lies great responsibility. Manage the power given to you well before it manages you.”

Alex Odene stated, “He is in serious spiritual, physical, and mental pain. He is not even happy with himself. He just wanted to bring everything within reach to ruins out of frustration. He is in pain.”

Humphrey Obadjere stated, “This man has very serious health issues. Unfortunately, his too many dramas and tantrums are overshadowing his physical conditions, and those around him are not helping matters, as all they do is hype him.”

Okoroma David said, “This is what greed can do to people. If he had stood by his words or retired after being the governor of Rivers State for 8 years and faced his life and family, he would be ok and have even more respect, but greed won’t let him.”

Timileyin stated, “Honestly, I think his health is failing, and I don’t think it’s something we should mock him for. Anyone can have any type of health challenge. I pray God heals him.”

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She added that, at one point, Miss Isaac’s employer bound her hands and feet and threw her into the dogs’ cage until 3 am before she was released to continue with her work.

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Her return was facilitated by NAPTIP in collaboration with other partners, including members of civil society organizations and foreign agencies.

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She also charged the officers to conduct counselling and interview sessions with Miss Isaac to ascertain her medical status, the nature of assistance needed, and her immediate psychosocial need.

The DG, while receiving Miss Isaac at the Agency’s headquarters in Abuja, expressed sadness over the traumatic experience and the hardship she faced.

The Director General, in a statement by the Press Officer of the agency, Vincent Adekoye, said: “I just finished interaction with the victim. I must say that she had a close shave with death and we are all happy that she is alive to tell her painful story.

“On 22nd January 2023, she left Nigeria and arrived in Baghdad, Iraq the next day; 23rd January 2023 and was received at the Airport by officials of WB Warani Manpower (Company she was registered to work for). She was taken to the hospital on the 24th of January, 2023, to certify she was medically fit for the job she would be assigned to do.

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“Her Iraqi Agent, Alhaja Shakirat Yusuf, whom she knows as only ‘Mama Uganda’, came to WB Warani Manpower to sign her in officially on the 25th January 2023 and was assigned to work for an Iraqi family of eight (six children and two parents) on 29th of January 2023. Her work hours span about twenty hours a day, with little or no resting time.

“According to Miss Odunayo, after one month of work, she requested her salary, and her madam said that, because of the high commission in paying money into Nigeria accounts, she would be paid every two months, and she agreed, but after four months, and she still was not paid. Her ordeal then began when she dared to request payment.

“Her phone was confiscated to prevent communication with members of her family. Each time she asked for her remuneration or spoke about it, she suffered a beating resulting in bleeding and bodily injuries. That, at one point, her madam bound her hands and feet and threw her into the dogs’ cage until 3 am before she was released to continue with her work.

“Because of her level of exploitation and trauma, I have directed the relevant department and operatives of the Agency to commence immediate profiling, interview, and the comprehensive process of rehabilitation for her. This is to enable the Agency to assess her medical status, the nature of assistance and skills needed, and to design a part of ensuring her reunion with her family”.

The DG assured that NAPTIP would do the needful to ensure justice for her.

She urged the youths and parents to be careful before jumping at enticing job offers abroad.

“I wish to use this opportunity to thank all our partners, the Federal Ministry of Foreign, Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM), Nigeria Intelligence Agency (NIA), Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA), Embassies and Nigeria Mission abroad, other partnering Ministry, Department and Agencies (MDAs), Hope Haven Foundation, the Media and other stakeholders, for a successful collaboration and support which resulted in the eventual arrival of Miss Eniola Isacc.

“It is also important to advise our youths and parents to always be careful and think twice before jumping at any juicy offer of jobs abroad. Over the past few months, we have intercepted scores of youths, mostly girls, at various points of exit across Nigeria, and their destinations have been some of the volatile countries in the Middle East.

“Certainly, a dangerous journey of this nature could have been avoided with simple caution and a check from NAPTIP”, Bello said.

Miss Isaac, said: “I thank God that I am alive. I will not wish that my enemy passes through what I experienced. I never thought I could survive the painful ordeal.”