{
  "id": 7986206,
  "title": "Wike remains an asset to APC, shouldn’t be embarrassed — Lawmaker",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/17/wike-remains-an-asset-to-apc-shouldnt-be-embarrassed-lawmaker",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-17T08:38:42.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch Nigeria",
    "slug": "punch-nigeria",
    "url": "https://punchng.com/wike-remains-an-asset-to-apc-shouldnt-be-embarrassed-lawmaker/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "Federal lawmaker Abdulmumin Jibrin has defended Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, against criticisms from some APC governors. Jibrin, a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress, stated that Wike remains an asset to the ruling party and should not be subjected to public embarrassment. He emphasized that no member of the APC has not benefited from Wike's efforts in delivering President Bola Tinubu to power and managing the government. Jibrin highlighted Wike's political sacrifices, such as his role in the political realignment that strengthened the APC in Rivers State and his support for the ruling party in the FCT.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
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      {
        "outlet": "Punch",
        "title": "Wike remains an asset to APC, shouldn’t be embarrassed — Lawmaker",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/17/wike-remains-an-asset-to-apc-shouldnt-be-embarrassed-lawmaker-7987237",
        "published": "2026-09-17T08:44:42.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "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."
}