As It Is Sweet to Us, It Is Painful to Them: Governor Wike’s Response to Medical Check-Up Calls

A lot of people have been calling on Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers State to go for a medical check-up. Some say it’s because of his health condition, while others believe he’s just avoiding responsibility. At Governor Sheyin Makinde campaign in Oyo State, the governor gave his thoughts on the matter.

Who Is Governor Wike and What Is He Currently Facing?

You may be wondering who Governor Wike is and what he’s currently facing. Let us break it down for you.

Governor Wike is the current governor of Rivers State in Nigeria. He’s a member of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) and was elected into office in 2015.

Since being in office, Governor Wike has been embroiled in several controversies. In December 2022, he was accused by Atiku Abubakar, the former Vice President of Nigeria, of frustrating the PDP’s micro zoning policy to allocate the presidency to the South East region of the country.

More recently, there have been rumors that Governor Wike will support and vote for Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) for president in the 2023 election.

Lastly, on January 4th, 2023, the PDP called on Governor Wike to go for a medical checkup due to an illness they say he is suffering from. The faction of PDP loyal to Atiku believes that Wike is not in his right senses

What Did He Say in Response to Medical Check-Up Calls?

You would think that a man in his position would be eager to go for a medical check-up, especially after being urged to do so by faction of PDP loyal to Atiku Abubakar. But that’s not what Governor Wike had to say in response to those calls.

According to him, it was nothing more than a ploy by his political opponents to destroy his career. He even went on to say that those calling for him to go for a check-up were the same people who were spreading false rumors about his health. He insists that he’s perfectly healthy and doesn’t need any medical tests.

I was at Oyo yesterday with my good friend Sheyin, for his Re-election campaign, a lot of Oyo people saw me dancing and enjoyed the energy and presence i brought in.

His response has angered many people, who feel that he’s putting his own interests before the health of the people of Rivers State.

How Do People Feel About Governor Wike’s Response?

Some people are applauding the Governor’s response, calling it a show of strength. They feel that other politicians should take note of how to use their words carefully during the coming election.

Others, however, feel that the Governor is hiding something and should go for a medical check-up. They feel that this would put to rest any rumors about his health.

Conclusion

In conclusion, it is clear that the Governor is not interested in going for a medical check up. He believes that those calling for him to go for a medical check up are only interested in his downfall. Governor Wike is a man of the people and he will always put the people first.

As It Is Sweet to Us, It Is Painful to Them: Governor Wike’s Response to Medical Check-Up Calls