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  "id": 14174160,
  "title": "‘I’m happy’ – Wike speaks on being named in APC campaign team for Tinubu",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/13/im-happy-wike-speaks-on-being-named-in-apc-campaign-team-for-tinubu",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-13T09:58:04.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Daily Post Nigeria",
    "slug": "daily-post-nigeria",
    "url": "https://dailypost.ng/2026/10/13/im-happy-wike-speaks-on-being-named-in-apc-campaign-team-for-tinubu/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, has expressed joy over his inclusion in the campaign team for President Bola Tinubu's re-election bid, despite not being a member of the All Progressives Congress (APC). In a recent interview, Wike highlighted that Tinubu's decision to involve individuals outside the ruling party showcased his inclusive approach to the re-election campaign. He stated that the president recognized the value that non-APC members could bring to his re-election efforts and decided to accommodate them. Wike cited Governor Chukwuma Soludo of Anambra State and Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State as examples of non-APC politicians involved in supporting Tinubu. He emphasized that this inclusive approach demonstrated that Tinubu had supporters across various political affiliations who were eager to contribute to his victory. Wike maintained that the re-election of President Tinubu should be viewed as a broader political endeavor rather than solely involving APC members. He stressed that the arrangement showcased the president's support from individuals and parties beyond the ruling party, aiming to ensure the continuation of his positive work for Nigeria.",
  "summary": "The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Nyesom Wike, has expressed happiness over his inclusion in the campaign team for President Bola Tinubu’s re-election despite not being a member of the All Progressives Congress, APC. Wike said Tinubu’s decision to accommodate individuals outside the ruling party showed that the president’s re-election campaign was not […] ‘I’m happy’ – Wike…",
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        "published": "2026-10-12T23:14:06.000Z"
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        "title": "2027: Kaduna APC vows massive turnout as Tinubu’s presidential campaign begins",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/13/2027-kaduna-apc-vows-massive-turnout-as-tinubus-presidential-campaign",
        "published": "2026-10-13T06:57:46.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Daily Post Nigeria",
        "title": "2027: APC names Wike, Adeleke, Soludo in presidential campaign council",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/13/2027-apc-names-wike-adeleke-soludo-in-presidential-campaign-council",
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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."
}