“I Didn’t Collapse” – Ex-Minister Of Power, Sale Mamman Denies Report

Nigeria’s Former Minister of power, Sale Mamman has denied reports on collapsing on hearing the news of his removal from office.

Several media reports on Thursday claimed that Mamman was hospitalised shortly after hearing the news of his sack by President Muhammadu Buhari.

Reacting to the development in an interview with BBC Hausa, Sale said that he was only advised by his doctors to take some rest. He also revealed that he had been unwell prior to his sack.

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“Even before this step was announced I was very unwell because I did not even go to the office earlier this week.”

“So, yesterday (Wednesday) and today (Thursday) I also went back to the hospital for another round of check-up; and the doctor instructed that I needed some ‘rest’ so I remained at one place to rest,” he said.

“I found a serene and quiet environment to rest and take medication as recommended by the doctor. I didn’t stay at home because sympathisers are trooping to console me; this would prevent me from resting and convalescing on time.”

“But I was also not hospitalised, and I didn’t faint as reported.”