Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has revealed how he narrowly escaped a plane crash, sharing his testimony during a church Thanksgiving service in Port Harcourt, Rivers State.
The name of the church was not disclosed as of press time. According to TELL newspaper, Wike was aboard a Bombardier Global Express 5000/6000 series jet, reportedly valued at around N15 billion, when the aircraft suffered engine failure mid-flight.
In a now-viral video obtained by PREMIUM TIMES, the 57-year-old politician described the terrifying moment as a brush with de@th. He recalled deciding to fly to Lagos after his wife arrived in Port Harcourt from Lagos with their daughter. Accompanied by two friends, Wike said they took off in the jet but ran into trouble shortly after. “About fifteen minutes into the flight, we heard a loud ’gboom.’