{
  "id": 11669926,
  "title": "Good governance not only by roads but my stomach – Wike says in Obio/Akpor [VIDEO]",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/03/good-governance-not-only-by-roads-but-my-stomach-wike-says-in-obio",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-03T10:54:54.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Daily Post Nigeria",
    "slug": "daily-post-nigeria",
    "url": "https://dailypost.ng/2026/10/03/good-governance-not-only-by-roads-but-my-stomach-wike-says-in-obio-akpor-video/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Federal Capital Territory Minister Nyesom Wike declared during a meeting with leaders and stakeholders of the Evo Kingdom in Obio-Akpor, Rivers State, that good governance extends beyond infrastructure such as roads to include elements of personal well-being, specifically his own stomach. The Minister emphasized this point when discussing the current Akpor chairman, stating that good governance encompasses more than just roads; it also includes personal well-being. Wike pointed out that while the chairman position was given to someone from Akpor, it was not intended for them, highlighting the importance of proper governance. He also mentioned a former council chairman, Solomon Eke, who he accused of going against him politically but urged not to be abandoned. Wike playfully addressed Eke, calling him \"my boy\" despite their past political differences, asserting that Eke would not be forgotten despite their conflict.",
  "summary": "Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Nyesom Wike, has declared that his stomach is part of what determines good governance in Rivers State. Wike made the remark on Friday during a meeting with leaders and stakeholders of the Evo Kingdom in Obio-Akpor Local Government Area of the state. The Minister said good governance should […] Good governance not only by roads but my stomach – Wike…",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "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."
}