Concerns have flooded social media following a viral video showing the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, walking with a noticeable limp during a public event. The video, which surfaced earlier this week, quickly drew reactions from netizens who speculated about the minister’s health.
In the now-viral clip, Wike is seen greeting attendees while walking slowly and with some difficulty. The footage prompted an outpouring of reactions online, with many Nigerians expressing worry and calling for transparency regarding his health status.
“He needs to take care of himself. No job is worth your health,” one X (formerly Twitter) user posted. Others speculated about the cause of the limp, with some suggesting he may be recovering from an injury or facing a more serious condition such as a partial stroke.
“I really hope it’s not what it looks like. This country wears out even the strongest,” another user wrote, referring to the intense demands of public office in Nigeria.
Wike, who has maintained a packed schedule of public events and media engagements in recent weeks, has not yet issued a statement regarding the video or the state of his health. His silence has only intensified speculation.
