{
  "id": 5072500,
  "title": "2027: I’m in charge – Wike reveals two states he will deliver for president Tinubu",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/02/2027-im-in-charge-wike-reveals-two-states-he-will-deliver-for",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-02T10:59:18.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Daily Post Nigeria",
    "slug": "daily-post-nigeria",
    "url": "https://dailypost.ng/2026/09/02/2027-im-in-charge-wike-reveals-two-states-he-will-deliver-for-president-tinubu/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Ahead of the 2027 general elections, Federal Capital Territory Minister Nyesom Wike has vowed to assist President Bola Tinubu of the All Progressives Congress, APC, in securing victories in both Rivers State and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). During a media conference in Abuja, Wike emphasized his role as the \"general commander\" of the political structure in Rivers State and the FCT, stating confidently that he will deliver these two states for Tinubu.\n\nWike asserted that his dominance in both regions stems from the unwavering loyalty of major political parties and structures within Rivers State. The former governor of Rivers State made these remarks as political realignments continue to unfold under the umbrella of the rainbow coalition in the oil-rich state in anticipation of the 2027 general elections.",
  "summary": "Ahead of the 2027 general elections, the Federal Capital Territory, Minister Nyesom Wike has vowed to ensure that President Bola Tinubu of the All Progressives Congress, APC, wins in both Rivers State and FCT. Wike spoke on Wednesday during a media chat with some selected journalists in Abuja. The Minister claimed that he is in charge of […] 2027: I’m in charge – Wike reveals two states he will…",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 3,
    "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."
}