{
  "id": 5072497,
  "title": "2027: Atiku will face southern challenge if Tinubu struggles in north – Wike",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/02/2027-atiku-will-face-southern-challenge-if-tinubu-struggles-in-north",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-02T11:22:52.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Daily Post Nigeria",
    "slug": "daily-post-nigeria",
    "url": "https://dailypost.ng/2026/09/02/2027-atiku-will-face-southern-challenge-if-tinubu-struggles-in-north-wike/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Minister of the Federal Capital Territory Nyesom Wike has stated that former Vice President Atiku Abubakar would confront challenges in the southern region if President Bola Tinubu encounters difficulties in the North leading up to the 2027 presidential election. This assertion was made during a press conference in Port Harcourt, Rivers State. Wike drew on the G5 governors' strategy from the 2023 presidential race, noting that they understood Atiku to be the primary opponent to Tinubu in the 2023 election. Consequently, the G5 governors endeavored to undermine Atiku's prospects in the South. Wike further dismissed claims of Peter Obi's popularity, asserting that while Obi garners vocal support, his widespread electoral influence remains questionable.",
  "summary": "Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has said former Vice President Atiku Abubakar would face challenges in the southern region if President Bola Tinubu encounters difficulties in the North ahead of the 2027 presidential election. Wike made the remarks during a media chat in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, while recalling the strategy […] 2027: Atiku will face southern…",
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Daily Post Nigeria",
        "title": "All Tinubu projects in FCT will be completed before tenure expires – Wike",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/02/all-tinubu-projects-in-fct-will-be-completed-before-tenure-expires",
        "published": "2026-09-02T09:49:52.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Punch",
        "title": "Why Adeleke thanked Tinubu after Osun poll victory— Wike",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/02/why-adeleke-thanked-tinubu-after-osun-poll-victory-wike",
        "published": "2026-09-02T12:14:39.000Z"
      }
    ]
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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."
}