{
  "id": 10012219,
  "title": "Scrutinise politicians’ records before elections, Obi urges editors",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/26/scrutinise-politicians-records-before-elections-obi-urges-editors-10012219",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-26T16:08:47.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch",
    "slug": "punch",
    "url": "https://punchng.com/scrutinise-politicians-records-before-elections-obi-urges-editors/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, has called upon editors across Nigeria to thoroughly examine the qualifications and past records of politicians aspiring for public office. This plea came during his participation in the 22nd All Nigeria Editors Conference of the Nigerian Guild of Editors held in Enugu State. The conference's theme, \"The Ballot, The Media and the Task of Keeping Democracy Alive,\" brought together editors to discuss the crucial role of media in upholding Nigeria's democracy.\n\nObi stressed that editors should leverage their societal influence to ensure politicians are answerable and demand excellence from those vying for public office. He urged them to expose any past misdeeds and make sure that the Nigerian populace has the necessary information to make well-informed choices. \"Editors must continue to scrutinise the qualifications and past records of those seeking public office, expose past wrongdoings and ensure that the Nigerian people have access to the information they need to make informed decisions,\" Obi emphasized.\n\nFurthermore, he urged editors to investigate the records of politicians and ensure that leaders are role models for society, upholding the values they expect. Obi reiterated his commitment to reinforcing the editors' role as protectors of democracy. He also highlighted the value of the conference in facilitating discussions and understanding the perspectives of editors on democracy and the media's role. Obi concluded his remarks by expressing gratitude to the Nigerian Guild of Editors and wishing them a successful conference, ending with a hopeful message, \"A New Nigeria is Possible, and Nigeria will be OK. -PO.\"",
  "summary": "Peter Obi, presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, has urged editors to scrutinise the qualifications and past records of politicians. Read More: https://punchng.com/scrutinise-politicians-records-before-elections-obi-urges-editors/",
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      {
        "outlet": "Punch Nigeria",
        "title": "Scrutinise politicians’ records before elections, Obi urges editors",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/26/scrutinise-politicians-records-before-elections-obi-urges-editors",
        "published": "2026-09-26T16:04:47.000Z"
      }
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  "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."
}