{
  "id": 19907986,
  "title": "Wike Condemns Obi Over National Anthem, Questions His Loyalty to Nigeria",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/14/wike-condemns-obi-over-national-anthem-questions-his-loyalty-to",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-14T02:18:34.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "This Day",
    "slug": "this-day",
    "url": "https://www.thisdaylive.com/2026/11/14/wike-condemns-obi-over-national-anthem-questions-his-loyalty-to-nigeria/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Federal Capital Territory Minister Nyesom Wike has harshly criticized opposition presidential candidate Peter Obi over his behavior during the singing of the national anthem. Wike's 700-man campaign council, part of the APC's Rivers Rainbow Coalition, aims to secure four million votes for incumbent President Tinubu in the 2027 general elections. Wike questioned Obi's loyalty to Nigeria, arguing that his refusal to stand during the national anthem and his behavior at an NDC rally demonstrated a lack of faith in the country and disrespect for its symbols. The minister cited Obi's alleged failure to conduct local government elections and abandonment of political parties during internal disagreements as further evidence of his unsuitability for the presidency. Wike also criticized the opposition coalition involving Atiku Abubakar and Rotimi Amaechi, questioning their records in public office. The chairman of Ogu-Bolo Local Government Area, Vincent Nemieboka, reported strong community support for the coalition, citing infrastructure projects and political appointments.",
  "summary": ".2027: Wike’s 700-man campaign council targets four million votes for Tinubu, says APC chieftain Olawale Ajimotokan in Abuja and Blessing Ibunge in Port Harcourt The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike,",
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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."
}