{
  "id": 12850631,
  "title": "How God used Orbih to make me Rivers governor — Wike",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/08/how-god-used-orbih-to-make-me-rivers-governor-wike",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-08T11:08:18.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch Nigeria",
    "slug": "punch-nigeria",
    "url": "https://punchng.com/how-god-used-orbih-to-make-me-rivers-governor-wike/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, recounted how the late Peoples Democratic Party chieftain, Daniel Orbih, supported his bid for the Rivers State governorship in 2015 despite facing pressure and inducements. Orbih remained loyal to Wike throughout the campaign, even when political opponents tried to persuade him to withdraw his support. Wike highlighted Orbih's significant contributions, including donating two bulletproof Mercedes-Benz buses for his campaign and helping mobilise political structures in the South-South. The Minister valued Orbih's loyalty and commitment, stating that he never sought personal benefits from their political relationship. Wike also praised Orbih's influence on the political careers of several politicians and his role in bridging political divides in Edo State. Former Edo State Governor Adams Oshiomhole also paid tribute to Orbih, noting that their political disagreements made him a more accountable governor.",
  "summary": "FCT Minister Nyesom Wike has recalled how the late PDP chieftain, Daniel Orbih, resisted pressure and inducements to support his 2015 governorship bid. Read More: https://punchng.com/how-god-used-orbih-to-make-me-rivers-governor-wike/",
  "key_points": [
    "Daniel Orbih supported Nyesom Wike's 2015 Rivers governor bid despite pressure.",
    "Orbih donated bulletproof Mercedes-Benz buses for Wike's campaign.",
    "Orbih influenced political careers and bridged divides in Edo State."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 3,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Daily Post Nigeria",
        "title": "Orbih rejected inducements to abandon my 2015 governorship ambition – Wike",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/08/orbih-rejected-inducements-to-abandon-my-2015-governorship-ambition",
        "published": "2026-10-08T08:17:07.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Punch",
        "title": "How God used Orbih to make me Rivers governor — Wike",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/08/how-god-used-orbih-to-make-me-rivers-governor-wike-12850677",
        "published": "2026-10-08T11:08:18.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "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."
}