{
  "id": 14775863,
  "title": "2027: Vote for competence, reject political gamblers, Wike urges Nigerians",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/15/2027-vote-for-competence-reject-political-gamblers-wike-urges-14775863",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-15T19:56:54.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch",
    "slug": "punch",
    "url": "https://punchng.com/2027-vote-for-competence-reject-political-gamblers-wike-urges-nigerians/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has called on Nigerians to vote for competent politicians and reject those who rely on deceit and performative stunts in the upcoming elections. In a keynote address at the inaugural Idoma Hall of Fame Induction in Abuja, Wike urged citizens to prioritize competence, accountability, and track records over ethnic loyalty and political entitlement. He emphasized the need for Nigeria to focus on addressing the conditions under which power is exercised, rather than merely changing the ethnic group or region controlling it. Wike warned against the conversion of public power into personal wealth or sectional dominance and urged Nigerians to reject politicians who exploit grievances over marginalization to advance personal interests.",
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      {
        "outlet": "Punch Nigeria",
        "title": "2027: Vote for competence, reject political gamblers, Wike urges Nigerians",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/15/2027-vote-for-competence-reject-political-gamblers-wike-urges",
        "published": "2026-10-15T19:52:54.000Z"
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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."
}