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Wike accuses some APC governors of self-interest over Tinubu coalition

Source: Punch Nigeria · 22 Sep 2026, 00:06 UTC
Wike accuses some APC governors of self-interest over Tinubu coalition
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FCT Minister Nyesom Wike has rejected concerns raised by APC governors about a coalition supporting President Bola Tinubu’s re-election, according to Punch Nigeria. Wike alleged that some governors were motivated by selfish interests. The available material contains no further details about the governors’ concerns or their responses.

Federal Capital Territory Minister Nyesom Wike has dismissed concerns expressed by All Progressives Congress governors about a coalition for President Bola Tinubu’s re-election, Punch Nigeria reported. Wike alleged that some governors were pursuing selfish interests. The supplied material did not identify the governors involved or explain the specific concerns they raised about the proposed coalition.

The report also did not provide details about the coalition’s structure, membership or political timetable. No response from the APC governors was included in the available information. Wike’s comments add a public disagreement to discussions surrounding Tinubu’s possible bid for re-election in 2027.

Beyond his allegation and rejection of the governors’ concerns, the material gives no further account of the dispute.

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