{
  "id": 13195443,
  "title": "Wike urges INEC to sanction Amaechi over Tinubu supporters’ remarks",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/09/wike-urges-inec-to-sanction-amaechi-over-tinubu-supporters-remarks-13195443",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-09T20:08:10.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch",
    "slug": "punch",
    "url": "https://punchng.com/wike-urges-inec-to-sanction-amaechi-over-tinubu-supporters-remarks/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Federal Capital Territory Minister Nyesom Wike has called on the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to sanction politicians who engage in personal attacks during elections. Wike criticized remarks made by Rotimi Amaechi, the African Democratic Congress vice-presidential candidate, who reportedly called voters who supported President Bola Tinubu \"thieves\" and suggested that those individuals are \"mad.\" Wike expressed disappointment that the electoral body had not publicly addressed Amaechi's comments, emphasizing the need for politicians to focus their campaigns on candidates' policies and programs rather than insults. He warned that Amaechi's continued use of personal attacks could make it difficult for him to campaign in Rivers State during the 2027 general elections. Wike also challenged the media to investigate allegations regarding projects managed by Amaechi while serving as governor of Rivers State, including a $10 million fumigation contract, a $308 million gas turbine sale, and a $68 billion monorail project.",
  "summary": "FCT Minister Nyesom Wike has urged INEC to sanction ADC’s Rotimi Amaechi for his remarks calling President Bola Tinubu’s supporters “thieves” or “mad.” Read More: https://punchng.com/wike-urges-inec-to-sanction-amaechi-over-tinubu-supporters-remarks/",
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      {
        "outlet": "Punch Nigeria",
        "title": "Wike urges INEC to sanction Amaechi over Tinubu supporters’ remarks",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/09/wike-urges-inec-to-sanction-amaechi-over-tinubu-supporters-remarks",
        "published": "2026-10-09T19:54:10.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Premium Times",
        "title": "Alleged Mad Man Comment: Wike asks INEC to sanction Amaechi over inciting, inflammatory remarks",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/09/alleged-mad-man-comment-wike-asks-inec-to-sanction-amaechi-over",
        "published": "2026-10-09T20:42:29.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Daily Post Nigeria",
        "title": "2027: Amaechi may face difficulty campaigning in Rivers – Wike warns",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/09/2027-amaechi-may-face-difficulty-campaigning-in-rivers-wike-warns",
        "published": "2026-10-09T21:24:56.000Z"
      }
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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."
}