{
  "id": 11473978,
  "title": "2027: Wike rallies support for Tinubu In Akpor Kingdom, insists he’II resign as minister should president lose FCT, Rivers",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/02/2027-wike-rallies-support-for-tinubu-in-akpor-kingdom-insists-heii",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-02T15:38:55.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Daily Post Nigeria",
    "slug": "daily-post-nigeria",
    "url": "https://dailypost.ng/2026/10/02/2027-wike-rallies-support-for-tinubu-in-akpor-kingdom-insists-heii-resign-as-minister-should-president-lose-fct-rivers/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), affirmed his political allegiance to President Bola Tinubu during a meeting with stakeholders of the Akpor Kingdom in Obio-Akpor Local Government, Rivers State. Wike, addressing a strategic consultative gathering, declared his commitment to aiding the people of Rivers State, stating, \"My interest in Rivers State is for God to use me as a vessel to help our people. I am back here not for what I will get, but for what I will be to raise my people.\" He emphasized that politics centers around the collective interest of the people, not perpetual enmity. Wike also reiterated his pledge to resign as Minister if Tinubu were to lose in both the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) and Rivers State. He stated, \"There is no permanent enemy in politics; what we have is permanent collective interest. It is all about the interest of our people. The more you are in number, the happier you become.\" Reflecting on his appointment as FCT Minister, Wike acknowledged it as a significant milestone, attributing it to his ability to work with President Tinubu, despite political norms. He urged local leaders in Obio-Akpor to unite under a single political direction, calling upon traditional rulers, clergy, and community leaders to come together. Wike stated, \"Obio-Akpor as a whole, whether you are a politician, whether you are a traditional ruler, whether you are a pastor, or whether you are a native doctor, I need everybody now.\" He stressed the necessity of an inclusive campaign structure encompassing all societal strata. Drawing from his political tenure as the first elected chairman to secure a second term in Obio-Akpor, Wike reminded council leaders that performance and human connection are crucial for re-election. He affirmed, \"I was not elected two times because I was just Chairman. I was elected because people felt the impact of governance and because I related with the people.\" The FCT Minister outlined strategic voting wards—Wards 15, 16, and 17—highlighting their potential to decisively influence electoral outcomes. He directed local leaders to mobilize unit coordinators and door-to-door canvassers to engage families, in-laws, and neighbors, aiming for a decisive victory. Wike reiterated his role as the state’s \"Chief Critic\" and guide to ensure elected council officers remain accountable to the electorate.",
  "summary": "The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, on Friday declared that his political alignment with President Bola Tinubu remains unshakable, rallying the political structure of Rivers State to consolidate support for the President. ”My interest in Rivers State is for God to use me as a vessel to help our people. I […] 2027: Wike rallies support for Tinubu In Akpor Kingdom,…",
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  "editors_take": null,
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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 3,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Daily Post Nigeria",
        "title": "Nigerians dislike President Tinubu, may re-elect him in 2027 – British newspaper",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/02/nigerians-dislike-president-tinubu-may-re-elect-him-in-2027-british",
        "published": "2026-10-02T11:30:37.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Punch Nigeria",
        "title": "2027: Wike rallies Rivers support for Tinubu",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/02/2027-wike-rallies-rivers-support-for-tinubu",
        "published": "2026-10-02T18:18:53.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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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."
}