{
  "id": 8929804,
  "title": "2027: Wike reaffirms Tinubu’s support, says Rainbow Coalition not APC structure",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/21/2027-wike-reaffirms-tinubus-support-says-rainbow-coalition-not-apc",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-21T13:27:22.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Daily Post Nigeria",
    "slug": "daily-post-nigeria",
    "url": "https://dailypost.ng/2026/09/21/2027-wike-reaffirms-tinubus-support-says-rainbow-coalition-not-apc-structure/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Barr. Nyesom Wike, has reaffirmed his backing for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's re-election in 2027. He clarified that the Rainbow Coalition is a cross-party platform aimed at rallying support for Tinubu, not to undermine the All Progressives Congress (APC). Wike inspected the ISEX 2 project, Southern Parkway project, and the road connecting Nile University to Ring Road 3 in Abuja, where he expressed his primary concern - ensuring Tinubu's second term. He emphasized that he made this commitment from the beginning. The Rainbow Coalition's purpose is to bring together APC members and individuals from other parties who support Tinubu's re-election. Wike dismissed rumors that he might seek the 2031 presidential election, stating that such decisions depend on future circumstances. He also addressed criticisms of the coalition, stating it's designed to unite APC members and like-minded individuals from other parties to support Tinubu's re-election.",
  "summary": "Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Barr. Nyesom Wike, has reaffirmed his support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s re-election in 2027, insisting that the Rainbow Coalition is aimed at mobilising support for the President and not at weakening the All Progressives Congress (APC). Wike, spoke on Monday after inspecting the ongoing ISEX 2 project, the Southern […] 2027: Wike reaffirms…",
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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 3,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Premium Times",
        "title": "Again, Wike defends Rainbow Coalition, says Tinubu’s re-election remains his concern",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/21/again-wike-defends-rainbow-coalition-says-tinubus-re-election-remains",
        "published": "2026-09-21T14:28:11.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Punch Nigeria",
        "title": "Wike defends rainbow coalition, says ‘Tinubu’s re-election my priority’",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/21/wike-defends-rainbow-coalition-says-tinubus-re-election-my-priority",
        "published": "2026-09-21T14:44:41.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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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."
}