No law bars me from owning home abroad, says President Tinubu’s Minister
No law bars me from owning home abroad, says President Tinubu’s Minister
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has denied claims that he owns a house in the United States, insisting that while there is nothing illegal about owning property overseas, the allegation against him is false.
Speaking during his monthly media briefing in Abuja on Monday, Wike responded to accusations made by activist Omoyele Sowore, accusing him of spreading unsubstantiated claims about public officials.
The FCT minister questioned why Sowore had not provided evidence to support the allegation that he owns property in Florida.
“Sowore comes and sells all kinds of stories to you. Up till now why hasn’t he talked about the houses he claims I have in Florida?” Wike said.
“Where is it till today? Those are the kind of people you say are human rights activists.”
Wike cautioned against what he described as the circulation of rumours targeting government officials, stressing that such actions were unfair and misleading.
“You can’t begin to peddle rumours against government officials, it’s not correct. There is no law that says I shouldn’t own a house anywhere. However, I don’t have a house there,” he added.
The minister maintained that the allegation lacks proof and reiterated that he does not own any property in Florida as claimed.
