APC gubernatorial candidate in Ebonyi dismisses ill health report
The All Progressives Congress (APC) gubernatorial candidate in Ebonyi State, Francis Nwifuru, on Saturday in Abakaliki dispelled rumors on social media that he was unwell or possibly dead.< /p>
Mr. Nwifuru, who is the speaker of the Ebonyi House of Assembly, told reporters the rumor was a "distraction tool" used by the opposition who felt threatened by its "increasing acceptability by the people". /p>
“You see me already; I am alive, healthy and not sick. I have never visited a hospital because of illness.
"The last time I had a medical check-up was in February 2022 and I am supposed to have another one in 2023.
"I will hopefully do so after my inauguration, as I am sure to be sworn in as governor of the state," he said.
Mr. Nwifuru urged people to disregard reports of his poor health, saying he had nothing to hide.
"When people start their slander campaign, you don't have to worry once there is no skeleton in the closet.
"My fate is a threat to many people, and I'm not sorry about that.
"Once you're human and people aren't afraid of you, you don't live anymore.
"When someone has something to offer, expect unfounded stories about such a person from naysayers.
“The Ebonyi have seen that the opposition can offer them nothing but lies and deceit,” he said.
Mr. Nwifuru also dispelled the rumor that he was in conflict with the Catholic Bishop of Abakaliki Diocese, Peter Chukwu.
"The bishop is my father in the Lord and always guides me spiritually.
READ ALSO: Four hopeful candidates in race to succeed Governor Umahi in Ebonyi"He didn't complain that I wronged him and I never will.
“The opposition must realize that the people have accepted me and no fabricated story can change that,” Nwifuru stressed.
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The All Progressives Congress (APC) gubernatorial candidate in Ebonyi State, Francis Nwifuru, on Saturday in Abakaliki dispelled rumors on social media that he was unwell or possibly dead.< /p>
Mr. Nwifuru, who is the speaker of the Ebonyi House of Assembly, told reporters the rumor was a "distraction tool" used by the opposition who felt threatened by its "increasing acceptability by the people". /p>
“You see me already; I am alive, healthy and not sick. I have never visited a hospital because of illness.
"The last time I had a medical check-up was in February 2022 and I am supposed to have another one in 2023.
"I will hopefully do so after my inauguration, as I am sure to be sworn in as governor of the state," he said.
Mr. Nwifuru urged people to disregard reports of his poor health, saying he had nothing to hide.
"When people start their slander campaign, you don't have to worry once there is no skeleton in the closet.
"My fate is a threat to many people, and I'm not sorry about that.
"Once you're human and people aren't afraid of you, you don't live anymore.
"When someone has something to offer, expect unfounded stories about such a person from naysayers.
“The Ebonyi have seen that the opposition can offer them nothing but lies and deceit,” he said.
Mr. Nwifuru also dispelled the rumor that he was in conflict with the Catholic Bishop of Abakaliki Diocese, Peter Chukwu.
"The bishop is my father in the Lord and always guides me spiritually.
READ ALSO: Four hopeful candidates in race to succeed Governor Umahi in Ebonyi"He didn't complain that I wronged him and I never will.
“The opposition must realize that the people have accepted me and no fabricated story can change that,” Nwifuru stressed.
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