{
  "id": 5894529,
  "title": "Wike: Tinubu is Our Brother, Rivers Will Back His 2027 Re-election",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/06/wike-tinubu-is-our-brother-rivers-will-back-his-2027-re-election",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-06T03:00:25.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "This Day",
    "slug": "this-day",
    "url": "https://www.thisdaylive.com/2026/09/06/wike-tinubu-is-our-brother-rivers-will-back-his-2027-re-election/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Mr Nyesom Wike, has described President Bola Tinubu as their \"brother\" and affirmed that Rivers State would support Tinubu's re-election bid in 2027. Wike made this statement at a grand reception in Ikwerre Local Government Area of the state, where he highlighted his own political journey and the support he received from the community during his 2015 governorship campaign. He argued that political brotherhood should be based on a person's identification with the people and their concerns, rather than blood ties. Wike cited specific federal appointments made by Tinubu, such as appointing the Vice-Chancellor of the University of Port Harcourt and establishing the University of Environment and Technology, Ogoni, as evidence of the President's commitment to the state. He also emphasized Tinubu's achievements in appointing significant officials under his administration, suggesting that Rivers State had received more federal representation during his time compared to previous administrations. Wike pledged the support of the Rainbow Coalition and his constituents for Tinubu in the upcoming 2027 elections, stating that they would vote for him to secure his re-election.",
  "summary": "Blessing Ibunge in Port Harcourt The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mr Nyesom Wike, has declared that President Bola Tinubu is now “our brother,” insisting that the people",
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      {
        "outlet": "This Day",
        "title": "Wike: Tinubu is Our Brother, Rivers Will Back His Re-election",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/05/wike-tinubu-is-our-brother-rivers-will-back-his-re-election",
        "published": "2026-09-05T18:53:21.000Z"
      }
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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."
}