{
  "id": 9171541,
  "title": "2027: Ireti Kingibe will lose FCT senate seat — Wike",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/22/2027-ireti-kingibe-will-lose-fct-senate-seat-wike-9171541",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-22T18:12:40.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch",
    "slug": "punch",
    "url": "https://punchng.com/wike-dismisses-kingibes-loan-claims-says-senator-will-not-return-in-2027/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Federal Capital Territory Minister Nyesom Wike has informed Senator Ireti Kingibe that she will not retain her seat in the 2027 Senate elections. Wike defended the Federal Capital Territory Administration's borrowing for infrastructure projects during an inspection tour in the FCT. Kingibe had accused the administration of obtaining loans without the approval of the National Assembly, a claim Wike rejected. The minister emphasized that Kingibe's lack of understanding regarding the loan approval process contributed to her decision not to return. Wike stated that the citizens had already made their political choice, supporting President Tinubu and Philip Aduda for the Senate seat. He further emphasized the focus on the effectiveness of borrowed funds in executing projects for residents rather than the act of borrowing itself.",
  "summary": "Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has told the senator representing the FCT, Ireti Kingibe, that she will not return to the Senate in 2027, as he defended the FCT Administration’s borrowing for infrastructure projects. According to Vanguard, Wike made the remarks on Tuesday while responding to questions from journalists during an inspection Read More:…",
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  },
  "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."
}