Claims appeared online that Nyesom Wike, minister of the federal capital territory (FCT), owns a private jet
Those circulating the claim alleged that Wike’s purported jet, allegedly worth N15 billion, almost crashed
Reacting to the viral video, Lere Olayinka, media aide to Nyesom Wike, has reacted to reports that a Bombardier Global Express 5000/6000 series jet allegedly owned by his principal almost crashed. …CONTINUE READING
Legit reports that social media recently buzzed with a clip that allegedly featured Wike, minister of the federal capital territory (FCT), praying hard while ‘pilots made frantic efforts’ to stabilise the jet he was allegedly aboard. The jet allegedly worths N15 billion.
The video, which reportedly contained Wike’s voice, only showed the interior of an aircraft with supposed pilots allegedly speaking in the background.
The voice said: “Satan, you are a liar! Father, Father! Oh, Jehovah. Blood of Jesus! Father, it is time to prove yourself! Jesus, you are in charge! Ohhhh Jehovah! Save my soul, save my soul, save my soul!”
Legit cannot immediately ascertain if the voice in the video is AI-generated. But reacting via his verified X (formerly known as Twitter) page, Olayinka slammed those peddling the rumours and circulating the video.
He wrote recently: “Private jet with only you and your friends or family members on board. “Who will record such video and shared it on social media? “You, your friend or family member?”
Olayinka added: “And plane was having issues on air, only your voice was heard, others were calm. Dem chop winch abi?
“Make una dey use una sense small small nah.”
In the same vein, in April, Wike denied the rumour that he recently collapsed due to ill-health. At the time, reports on social media claimed that the FCT minister collapsed in Abuja and was flown outside the country for treatment.
Wike described the rumour as the handiwork of persons trying to score cheap political points, adding that it was circulated to divert attention from the strong allegations against Siminalayi Fubara, suspended governor of Rivers, by George Nwaeke, the state’s former head of service.
