{
  "id": 9012162,
  "title": "Wike names 3 APC governors fighting his coalition [FULL LIST]",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/21/wike-names-3-apc-governors-fighting-his-coalition-full-list",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-21T21:02:49.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Daily Post Nigeria",
    "slug": "daily-post-nigeria",
    "url": "https://dailypost.ng/2026/09/21/wike-names-3-apc-governors-fighting-his-coalition-full-list/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "FCT Minister Nyesom Wike has identified three All Progressives Congress (APC) governors who are opposed to his Rainbow Coalition platform ahead of the 2027 general elections. In an interview on Journalist Hangout, Wike listed Imo State Governor Hope Uzodimma, Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, and Ogun State Governor Dapo Abiodun as those fighting against his coalition. Wike argued that several other APC governors, including those from Adamawa, Edo, Kogi, Lagos, Akwa Ibom, and Ondo, have no issues with the Rainbow Coalition, which he sees as a means to rally support for President Bola Tinubu's re-election across parties. Wike questioned the seriousness of governors who leave their states for Abuja to complain about the coalition, questioning their dedication to their roles. The disagreement between Wike and APC Governors Forum leadership intensified, leading to his public naming of the three governors opposing his political activities.",
  "summary": "The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Nyesom Wike, has named three All Progressives Congress, APC, governors who he said are opposed to his Rainbow Coalition ahead of the 2027 general elections. Speaking during an interview on Journalist Hangout, a programme on TVC, Wike listed them as Imo State Governor Hope Uzodimma, Kwara State Governor […] Wike names 3 APC governors fighting his…",
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      {
        "outlet": "Daily Post Nigeria",
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        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/21/2027-wike-reaffirms-tinubus-support-says-rainbow-coalition-not-apc",
        "published": "2026-09-21T13:27:22.000Z"
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      {
        "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"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "This Day",
        "title": "Wike Insists Rainbow Coalition Not to Weaken APC, Reaffirms Support for Tinubu",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/21/wike-insists-rainbow-coalition-not-to-weaken-apc-reaffirms-support",
        "published": "2026-09-21T17:07:14.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Ripples Nigeria",
        "title": "Wike says Tinubu’s 2027 re-election remains his political priority",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/21/wike-says-tinubus-2027-re-election-remains-his-political-priority",
        "published": "2026-09-21T17:44:50.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Daily Trust",
        "title": "Noise against Rainbow Coalition about Uzodinma’s senate presidency bid – Wike",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/22/noise-against-rainbow-coalition-about-uzodinmas-senate-presidency-bid",
        "published": "2026-09-22T01:21:19.000Z"
      }
    ]
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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."
}