{
  "id": 20202450,
  "title": "National anthem: Wike, Keyamo using public offices for political intimidation - Obi media office",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/15/national-anthem-wike-keyamo-using-public-offices-for-political",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-15T16:36:22.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Daily Post Nigeria",
    "slug": "daily-post-nigeria",
    "url": "https://dailypost.ng/2026/11/15/national-anthem-wike-keyamo-using-public-offices-for-political-intimidation-obi-media-office/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Peter Obi Media Office has criticized Ministers Nyesom Wike and Festus Keyamo for allegedly using their government positions to intimidate political opponents and advance their own political interests. The media office accused the ministers of weaponizing their public offices for partisan political reasons in a press statement released on November 15, 2026. The statement, titled \"Wike and Keyamo: Rabble-Rousers, Weaponising Public Office for Political Relevance,\" argued that government positions are meant to serve Nigeria, not to settle political scores or pursue personal ambitions. The media office emphasized that public officials must distinguish between their constitutional responsibilities and personal political affiliations, warning that using state institutions for political battles is inappropriate. It also cautioned against equating patriotism with aggressive political statements or unquestioning support for an administration, stating that genuine patriotism is demonstrated through commitment to national development, respect for the rule of law, and accountability to citizens. The office urged Wike and Keyamo to focus on addressing Nigeria's pressing challenges rather than engaging in political confrontations, warning that misuse of public institutions could undermine democratic values and erode public trust in government.",
  "summary": "The Peter Obi Media Office has slammed Ministers Nyesom Wike and Festus Keyamo, accusing them of using their positions in government to pursue partisan political interests and intimidate perceived political opponents. The office described the ministers as political agitators who were allegedly turning the authority of their public offices into weapons for political confrontation rather […]…",
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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."
}