{
  "id": 1892717,
  "title": "Wike not to blame for FCT floods, says Reps spokesman",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/19/wike-not-to-blame-for-fct-floods-says-reps-spokesman",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-19T08:24:50.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch",
    "slug": "punch",
    "url": "https://punchng.com/wike-not-to-blame-for-fct-floods-says-reps-spokesman/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Reps spokesman Philip Agbese defended Minister Nyesom Wike against criticism over recent flooding in Abuja, stating residents also share responsibility. Agbese, a Labour Party lawmaker, argued Wike should not be blamed for the floods, highlighting infrastructure projects Wike's administration has undertaken. He emphasized shared responsibility among residents and the government, urging residents to stop dumping refuse in waterways and report blocked drainage channels.",
  "summary": "House of Reps spokesman defends Nyesom Wike against blame for FCT floods, citing resident responsibility and ongoing infrastructure projects. Read More: https://punchng.com/wike-not-to-blame-for-fct-floods-says-reps-spokesman/",
  "key_points": [
    "Reps spokesman Philip Agbese defends Minister Nyesom Wike against flood criticism.",
    "Wike's administration completed infrastructure projects in Abuja.",
    "Residents also share responsibility for the recent flooding in the FCT."
  ],
  "editors_take": "The defence of Minister Wike by Reps spokesman Philip Agbese shifts the focus of flood management in Abuja from solely governmental responsibility to also include actions by residents.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Punch Nigeria",
        "title": "Wike not to blame for FCT floods, says Reps spokesman",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/19/wike-not-to-blame-for-fct-floods-says-reps-spokesman-1895859",
        "published": "2026-08-19T08:46:50.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "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."
}