{
  "id": 9929287,
  "title": "2027: ‘I’m part of that mission’ – Gov Lawal clarifies position on Wike’s Rainbow Coalition",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/26/2027-im-part-of-that-mission-gov-lawal-clarifies-position-on-wikes",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-26T06:29:46.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Daily Post Nigeria",
    "slug": "daily-post-nigeria",
    "url": "https://dailypost.ng/2026/09/26/2027-im-part-of-that-mission-gov-lawal-clarifies-position-on-wikes-rainbow-coalition/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Zamfara State Governor Dauda Lawal has clarified his stance on Nyesom Wike's Rainbow Coalition, expressing his opposition to its activities. Lawal, who belongs to the All Progressives Congress, APC, argued that the coalition's actions could undermine the political ambitions of some party members. In an interview with Channels Television, Lawal urged Wike to make clear his political allegiance, stating that one cannot remain on both sides of the fence. Lawal emphasized that the issue would be brought to President Bola Tinubu's attention upon his return from a working vacation in France. The governor firmly stated that it is inconceivable for the FCT Minister to support the APC while simultaneously backing candidates from other parties. Lawal reiterated his unwavering support for the forum's decisions.",
  "summary": "Zamfara State Governor, Dauda Lawal, has confirmed his opposition to the activities of the Rainbow Coalition led by the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Nyesom Wike. DAILY POST reports that governors elected on the platform of the All Progressives Congress, APC, under the aegis of the Progressive Governors Forum, had distanced themselves from […] 2027: ‘I’m part of that mission’ –…",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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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."
}