{
  "id": 7370076,
  "title": "2027: Wike’s rainbow coalition will boost Tinubu’s chances, says ex-deputy speaker",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/14/2027-wikes-rainbow-coalition-will-boost-tinubus-chances-says-ex-7370076",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-14T18:16:04.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch",
    "slug": "punch",
    "url": "https://punchng.com/2027-wikes-rainbow-coalition-will-boost-tinubus-chances-says-ex-deputy-speaker/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Former Deputy Speaker Chibudom Nwuche has stated that Nyesom Wike's Rainbow Coalition has expanded President Bola Tinubu's support base ahead of the 2027 presidential elections. Nwuche praised Wike for his political skills and innovative approach. He emphasized that the coalition has fostered political support across party lines, enabling politicians from various parties to support Tinubu's re-election without changing their affiliations. Nwuche dismissed claims that the Rainbow Coalition would negatively impact Tinubu's chances, arguing that every additional political stakeholder strengthens his electoral prospects. He also highlighted that there is no confusion regarding the coalition's consensus governorship candidate in Rivers State. Nwuche urged opposition politicians to focus on securing victory for Tinubu rather than engaging in negative campaigns. He appealed to Nigerians from different backgrounds to support the president's re-election, emphasizing the need for continuity and stability to consolidate the ongoing economic reforms.",
  "summary": "A former Deputy Speaker, Chibudom Nwuche, says the Rainbow Coalition initiated by FCT Minister Nyesom Wike will broaden President Tinubu’s support base. Read More: https://punchng.com/2027-wikes-rainbow-coalition-will-boost-tinubus-chances-says-ex-deputy-speaker/",
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    "outlets": 3,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Premium Times",
        "title": "2027: Nwuche backs Wike’s Rainbow Coalition in Rivers, urges support for Tinubu",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/14/2027-nwuche-backs-wikes-rainbow-coalition-in-rivers-urges-support-for",
        "published": "2026-09-14T13:45:44.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Punch Nigeria",
        "title": "2027: Wike’s rainbow coalition will boost Tinubu’s chances, says ex-deputy speaker",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/14/2027-wikes-rainbow-coalition-will-boost-tinubus-chances-says-ex",
        "published": "2026-09-14T17:46:04.000Z"
      }
    ]
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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."
}