{
  "id": 8989955,
  "title": "Wike responds to alleged plan to succeed Tinubu in 2031",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/21/wike-responds-to-alleged-plan-to-succeed-tinubu-in-2031",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-21T19:38:28.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Daily Post Nigeria",
    "slug": "daily-post-nigeria",
    "url": "https://dailypost.ng/2026/09/21/wike-responds-to-alleged-plan-to-succeed-tinubu-in-2031/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "FCT Minister Nyesom Wike has refuted claims that he is planning to succeed President Bola Tinubu in 2031, according to <source 6b9366b1-91e>. The allegations reportedly suggest that Wike formed the controversial Rainbow Coalition with the intent of positioning himself for the 2031 presidential race. However, Wike dismissed these claims during a recent inspection of projects in the nation's capital, stating that the rumors are incorrect. He advised those spreading the rumor that they are taking a position of God, emphasizing that one must first pray to be alive. Wike stated, \"You must pray to God to keep you alive till tomorrow. It is when God keeps you alive that you know what to do.\" He further commented that assuming such a position in 2031 is not correct, but if it is true, he sees no issue with it. Wike urged people to focus on praying for their survival before making such claims.",
  "summary": "Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Nyesom Wike, has dismissed claims that he is positioning himself to succeed President Bola Tinubu in 2031. The Minister’s comment comes amid allegations that he formed the controversial Rainbow Coalition as part of an alleged strategy to position himself for the 2031 presidential race. Responding to questions after […] Wike responds to alleged plan…",
  "key_points": [
    "FCT Minister Nyesom Wike refuted claims of succeeding Tinubu in 2031.",
    "Wike dismissed rumors of forming Rainbow Coalition for 2031 race.",
    "Wike advised rumor spreaders to pray for survival before making claims."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "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."
}