{
  "id": 16462831,
  "title": "'I will vote for Peter Obi as social media president' - Wike taunts NDC candidate",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/25/i-will-vote-for-peter-obi-as-social-media-president-wike-taunts-ndc",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-25T10:14:48.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Daily Post Nigeria",
    "slug": "daily-post-nigeria",
    "url": "https://dailypost.ng/2026/10/25/i-will-vote-for-peter-obi-as-social-media-president-wike-taunts-ndc-candidate/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Federal Capital Territory Minister Nyesom Wike has mocked the 2027 presidential contender of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, Peter Obi, asserting that the former Anambra State governor could only secure victory in the upcoming election through social media. During a stakeholder's town hall meeting in Bonny Local Government Area of Rivers State on Saturday, Wike declared that he would cast his vote for Obi if the election were to elect a president who focuses on social media, but cautioned that Obi was unfit to govern Nigeria. \"Honestly speaking, I would endorse Obi for the presidency of social media. If an election were being held for the president of social media, I would vote for him,\" Wike stated. Furthermore, Wike portrayed Obi as a frugal politician, arguing that entrusting the country's economy to him was an imprudent decision. The APC presidential campaign leader in Abuja and Rivers has consistently criticized Obi and other opposition candidates. He has also expressed confidence that incumbent President Bola Tinubu will be re-elected in the upcoming January 16 election, dismissing the opposition's potential to win.",
  "summary": "Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Minister Nyesom Wike has taunted the 2027 presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, Peter Obi, saying the former Anambra State governor can only win the coming election on social media. Speaking at a stakeholders’ town hall meeting in Bonny Local Government Area of Rivers State on Saturday, Wike said […] 'I will vote for Peter Obi as social…",
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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."
}