{
  "id": 1769231,
  "title": "Osun election: Why Gov Adeleke is not in APC – Wike reveals",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/18/osun-election-why-gov-adeleke-is-not-in-apc-wike-reveals",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-18T17:56:54.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Daily Post Nigeria",
    "slug": "daily-post-nigeria",
    "url": "https://dailypost.ng/2026/08/18/osun-election-why-gov-adeleke-is-not-in-apc-wike-reveals/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Nyesom Wike, the Federal Capital Territory Minister, revealed that Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke would have been part of the All Progressives Congress (APC) if things had gone well for him. Speaking at a press conference in Abuja, Wike noted that Adeleke has never been critical of the federal government. He explained that the APC believed they had won the FCT election, similar to how they manipulated the process in the FCT election when they lost. Wike praised Adeleke's administration for allowing processes to run their course without interference. He also emphasized the importance of not judging those in power based on personal preference. Wike confirmed Adeleke's optimism about the election outcome, as he had spoken to the governor on Saturday, who assured him the election was progressing smoothly.",
  "summary": "The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Nyesom Wike, has disclosed that Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State would have been in the All Progressives Congress, APC, if things had worked well. Wike explained that Adeleke has never been critical of the federation government. Addressing a press conference in Abuja on Tuesday, the minister […] Osun election: Why Gov Adeleke is not in APC…",
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  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "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."
}