{
  "id": 9110138,
  "title": "APC needs Wike more than he needs party – Kofa",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/22/apc-needs-wike-more-than-he-needs-party-kofa",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-22T08:23:16.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Daily Post Nigeria",
    "slug": "daily-post-nigeria",
    "url": "https://dailypost.ng/2026/09/22/apc-needs-wike-more-than-he-needs-party-kofa/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "All Progressives Congress (APC) member Abdulmumini Jibrin Kofa has stated that the party benefits far more from its former Rivers Governor and Minister of Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, than Wike benefits from the APC. Kofa, representing the Kiru/Bebeji Federal Constituency in Kano State, made these remarks during an interview with Arise TV ahead of the 2027 elections. He emphasized that Wike's political influence continues even outside government and that he would be in high demand if he left the APC. Kofa urged the APC to engage Wike through dialogue rather than confrontation, comparing Wike's political relevance to that of President Bola Tinubu, who also spent significant time outside of elected office. Kofa argued that Wike's political value is not solely dependent on holding public office, as seen with Tinubu's continued political relevance after a long absence from elected positions. He praised Tinubu's decision to bring Wike into his administration, stating that it helped solidify the APC's political position. Kofa called on APC governors to adopt a more pragmatic approach in dealing with Wike, acknowledging that the political circumstances in different states are unique and should be addressed accordingly. He criticized the use of a press conference to confront Wike, arguing that dialogue would have been a more appropriate approach.",
  "summary": "A member of the House of Representatives, Abdulmumini Jibrin Kofa, said the All Progressives Congress (APC) needs former Rivers Governor and minister of FCT, Nyesom Wike more than he (Wike) needs the party. Kofa, who represents the Kiru/Bebeji Federal Constituency of Kano State, made the remark in an interview with Arise TV on Monday while […] APC needs Wike more than he needs party – Kofa",
  "key_points": [
    "APC gains more from former Rivers Governor Nyesom Wike than Wike gains from APC.",
    "Wike's political influence persists outside government, making him highly sought after.",
    "Kofa urges APC to engage Wike through dialogue instead of confrontation."
  ],
  "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."
}