{
  "id": 17103570,
  "title": "'Nigerians must examine Atiku’s record before 2027' - Wike",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/29/nigerians-must-examine-atikus-record-before-2027-wike",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-29T17:41:55.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Daily Post Nigeria",
    "slug": "daily-post-nigeria",
    "url": "https://dailypost.ng/2026/10/29/nigerians-must-examine-atikus-record-before-2027-wike/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar's tenure as Nigeria's Vice-President from 1999 to 2007 under President Olusegun Obasanjo should be thoroughly examined, according to Nyesom Wike, the Federal Capital Territory Minister. Wike, who previously ran against Atiku in a presidential primary, emphasized the need for Nigerians to evaluate Atiku's governmental record rather than focusing solely on his repeated attempts at the presidency. He highlighted Atiku's powerful role as vice-president, overseeing privatisation and all matters related to government-owned companies and industries. Wike challenged Atiku to account for his actions during his eight-year tenure, questioning the substantive outcomes of his time in office. The minister also referenced Obasanjo's previous admission of regret over endorsing Atiku as vice-president, urging political stakeholders to rigorously examine the records of presidential contenders and base their assessments on concrete evidence, rather than sentiment or partisan considerations. Wike urged Nigerians not to overlook Atiku's impact during his time in office before the 2027 elections.",
  "summary": "The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has criticised former vice-president Atiku Abubakar's time in office, contending that his period of service, particularly his assessment by his former President Olusegun Obasanjo, deserved to be thoroughly examined. Wike stated this during a Rainbow Coalition gathering on Thursday in Oyigbo Local Government Area of Rivers […] 'Nigerians…",
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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."
}