{
  "id": 10978531,
  "title": "2027: If President Tinubu loses FCT, Rivers, I will resign as minister — Wike",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/30/2027-if-president-tinubu-loses-fct-rivers-i-will-resign-as-minister",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-30T15:46:43.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Daily Post Nigeria",
    "slug": "daily-post-nigeria",
    "url": "https://dailypost.ng/2026/09/30/2027-if-president-tinubu-loses-fct-rivers-i-will-resign-as-minister-wike/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Federal Capital Territory Minister Nyesom Wike has announced his intention to resign from his cabinet position if President Bola Ahmed Tinubu fails to win both the FCT and Rivers State elections in the 2027 presidential poll. Speaking to leaders of the Apo Mechanics and Traders Association in Abuja, Wike stated that his continued role as a cabinet minister depends on his ability to secure political victories for the president in key areas of influence. Wike highlighted that if the ruling party loses in the FCT and Rivers State on January 16, 2027, he will tender his resignation the following day. He emphasized, \"If I cannot deliver where I work, then I’m not worthy to be here.\" Wike outlined his strategy to build a multi-party coalition in the FCT to secure victory across various elective offices. He endorsed candidates across legislative tiers and reiterated his full support for Tinubu's re-election bid. The announcement follows ongoing efforts by the FCT Administration to resolve the relocation and land allocation issues for traders and mechanics in the Apo Mechanic Village corridor.",
  "summary": "The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mr Nyesom Wike, has declared that he will step down from his cabinet position if President Bola Ahmed Tinubu fails to secure victory in both the FCT and Rivers State in the upcoming 2027 presidential election. Speaking during an engagement with leadership and members of the […] 2027: If President Tinubu loses FCT, Rivers, I will resign as…",
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      {
        "outlet": "Punch",
        "title": "2027: If Tinubu loses FCT, Rivers, I will resign as minister —Wike",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/30/2027-if-tinubu-loses-fct-rivers-i-will-resign-as-minister-wike",
        "published": "2026-09-30T16:06:52.000Z"
      }
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}