{
  "id": 7635605,
  "title": "‘They’ve no basis’ – Wike tackles APC govs over Rainbow Coalition",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/15/theyve-no-basis-wike-tackles-apc-govs-over-rainbow-coalition",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-15T21:06:59.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Daily Post Nigeria",
    "slug": "daily-post-nigeria",
    "url": "https://dailypost.ng/2026/09/15/theyve-no-basis-wike-tackles-apc-govs-over-rainbow-coalition/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Federal Capital Territory Minister Nyesom Wike has criticized the Progressives Governors Forum's position on the Rainbow Coalition in Rivers State, stating that the alliance lacks a solid foundation. The APC Governors Forum, led by Imo State Governor Hope Uzodimma, had previously warned that the Rainbow Coalition could jeopardize President Bola Tinubu's bid for re-election in 2027, as well as threaten the party's chances in the 2027 elections. Wike, speaking to Arise Television's Politics Today, dismissed the forum's concerns, pointing out that APC governors such as Soludo, Adeleke, and Alex Otti are all supporting Tinubu. He questioned the logic behind the forum's accusations, noting that if these governors were genuinely concerned about the coalition's impact, they would not be supporting the president. Wike emphasized that the entire argument from the Progressives Governors Forum is \"without basis.\"",
  "summary": "The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Nyesom Wike, on Tuesday, faulted the Progressives Governors Forum’s stance on the Rainbow Coalition in Rivers State. Wike said the APC governors stance on the Rainbow Coalition has no basis. The APC Governors Forum, chaired by Imo State Governor Hope Uzodimma, had warned that the Rainbow Coalition could […] ‘They’ve no basis’ – Wike tackles APC…",
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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 5,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Daily Post Nigeria",
        "title": "2027: No alliance against Tinubu will be entertained — APC govs",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/15/2027-no-alliance-against-tinubu-will-be-entertained-apc-govs",
        "published": "2026-09-15T06:07:30.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Punch",
        "title": "2027: APC govs distance themselves from Wike-led rainbow coalition, deny alliance",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/15/2027-apc-govs-distance-themselves-from-wike-led-rainbow-coalition",
        "published": "2026-09-15T09:04:04.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Daily Trust",
        "title": "‘Divided loyalty’, APC governors reject Wike-led Rainbow Coalition",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/15/divided-loyalty-apc-governors-reject-wike-led-rainbow-coalition",
        "published": "2026-09-15T09:51:30.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Premium Times",
        "title": "2027: APC governors reject Wike’s Rainbow Coalition",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/15/2027-apc-governors-reject-wikes-rainbow-coalition",
        "published": "2026-09-15T13:15:37.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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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."
}