Beyond the Corn: FCT voters have rejected ‘emergency democrats’ – Wike

23 Feb, 04:02 — 23 Feb, 04:06

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Why this matters

The FCT Area Council elections are significant as they reflect local political sentiment in Nigeria's capital, offering insights into public perception of the ruling party's performance and agenda. The statements from key political figures like Minister Wike and Mr. Abiodun provide a snapshot of the current political discourse and power dynamics following the polls.

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Perspective Analysis

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The two articles cover the FCT Area Council elections, with Premium Times reporting on an official's praise for the APC's strong performance and its link to President Tinubu's agenda. Vanguard-ng, conversely, focuses on Minister Nyesom Wike's declaration that voters rejected 'emergency democrats' and separated true political players. While both acknowledge the elections, their primary focus and the specific statements highlighted differ significantly.

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Premium Timescentercenter-leftneutralreports official's praise for ruling party's success

vanguard-ngcentercenter-rightneutralhighlights minister's strong, partisan political declaration

Coverage leans: center

The coverage presents a balanced view by reporting statements from different political figures, one praising the ruling party's success and another making a strong, partisan declaration about the election outcome.

What sources agree on

FCT Area Council elections recently concluded.
The elections involved the performance of political parties, including the APC.

Where they diverge

The primary narrative and interpretation of the FCT election results.

Premium Times

Frames APC's strong performance as an endorsement of President Bola Tinubu's Renewed Hope Agenda, citing Mr. Abiodun.

vanguard-ng

Focuses on Minister Nyesom Wike's declaration that FCT voters rejected 'emergency democrats' and distinguished true political players from 'roadside' ones.

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APC had a strong performance in the FCT area council polls.

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Mr Abiodun hailed Tinubu and APC for their performance.

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FCT voters have rejected 'emergency democrats'.

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Mr. Abiodun's specific praise for Tinubu and the APC's performance.

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Minister Nyesom Wike's declaration about 'emergency democrats' and 'roadside' politicians.

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FCT area council polls: Abiodun hails Tinubu, APC

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Beyond the Corn: FCT voters have rejected ‘emergency democrats’ – Wike

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Key entities

Nyesom WikeMinister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT)Bola TinubuPresident of Nigeria APCPolitical party Mr AbiodunOfficial praising Tinubu and APC FCTFederal Capital Territory where elections occurred

Coverage Timeline

First report: vanguard-ng · 23 Feb, 04:02|Full coverage: All 2 sources within 4m|Window: 4m

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vanguard-ng23 Feb, 04:02First to report

Beyond the Corn: FCT voters have rejected ‘emergency democrats’ – Wike

Premium Times23 Feb, 04:06Latest update

FCT area council polls: Abiodun hails Tinubu, APC

Read at source (2 outlets)

Premium Times3h ago

FCT area council polls: Abiodun hails Tinubu, APC

Mr Abiodun described APC's strong performance as an endorsement of President Bola Tinubu's Renewed Hope Agenda. The post FCT area council polls: Abiodun hails Tinubu, APC appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

By Press Release

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vanguard-ng3h ago

Beyond the Corn: FCT voters have rejected ‘emergency democrats’ – Wike

Minister of the Federal Capital Territory FCT, Nyesom Wike, has declared that the just-concluded Area Council elections have effectively separated the nation's true political players from "roadside" pretenders who patronize corn sellers before the cameras. The post Beyond the Corn: FCT voters have rejected ‘emergency democrats’ – Wike appeared first on Vanguard News.

By Idowu Bankole

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Beyond the Corn: FCT voters have rejected ‘emergency democrats’ – Wike

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FCT area council polls: Abiodun hails Tinubu, APC

Beyond the Corn: FCT voters have rejected ‘emergency democrats’ – Wike

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Beyond the Corn: FCT voters have rejected ‘emergency democrats’ – Wike

FCT area council polls: Abiodun hails Tinubu, APC

Read at source (2 outlets)

FCT area council polls: Abiodun hails Tinubu, APC

Beyond the Corn: FCT voters have rejected ‘emergency democrats’ – Wike

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