{
  "id": 15039161,
  "title": "Ex-lawmaker backs inclusion of Wike, Soludo, Adeleke in Tinubu’s campaign council",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/16/ex-lawmaker-backs-inclusion-of-wike-soludo-adeleke-in-tinubus",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-16T20:50:54.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch Nigeria",
    "slug": "punch-nigeria",
    "url": "https://punchng.com/ex-lawmaker-backs-inclusion-of-wike-soludo-adeleke-in-tinubus-campaign-council/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Former House of Representatives member, Sam Onuigbo, has commended the President Bola Tinubu's decision to include prominent opposition politicians in his Presidential Campaign Council. Onuigbo, a former representative for Ikwuano/Umuahia North and South Federal Constituency, believes that the appointment of Nyesom Wike, Ademola Adeleke, and Chukwuma Soludo, who represent the PDP, APGA, and Accord Party respectively, demonstrates democratic collaboration. Onuigbo asserts that the appointments are a reflection of their support for the Tinubu administration and its policies, transcending partisan boundaries for the betterment of Nigeria. He emphasizes that democracy should prioritize good governance, national development, and the welfare of Nigerians above political affiliations. Onuigbo highlights the Tinubu administration's economic reforms, including the Nigerian Education Loan Fund, exchange rate harmonization, removal of fuel subsidy, and the establishment of the Nigerian Consumer Credit Corporation, which have increased resources for infrastructure and essential services.",
  "summary": "A former lawmaker, Sam Onuigbo, has backed the inclusion of opposition politicians like Nyesom Wike and Chukwuma Soludo in President Tinubu’s campaign coun Read More: https://punchng.com/ex-lawmaker-backs-inclusion-of-wike-soludo-adeleke-in-tinubus-campaign-council/",
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        "outlet": "Punch",
        "title": "Ex-lawmaker backs inclusion of Wike, Soludo, Adeleke in Tinubu’s campaign council",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/16/ex-lawmaker-backs-inclusion-of-wike-soludo-adeleke-in-tinubus-15039186",
        "published": "2026-10-16T20:50:54.000Z"
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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."
}