{
  "id": 10240561,
  "title": "APM slams Okpebholo for comparing Nigerian fuel prices to UK",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/27/apm-slams-okpebholo-for-comparing-nigerian-fuel-prices-to-uk",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-27T15:56:53.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch",
    "slug": "punch",
    "url": "https://punchng.com/apm-slams-okpebholo-for-comparing-nigerian-fuel-prices-to-uk/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Allied Peoples Movement (APM) has strongly criticized Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, for comparing the cost of petrol in Nigeria to that of the United Kingdom. In a statement signed by its National Publicity Secretary, Abubakar Yusuf, the party condemned Okpebholo's callous justification of the rising fuel prices, arguing that such a comparison is inappropriate and irresponsible. The APM emphasized that the income disparity between Nigerian and British citizens is significant, with British workers earning much higher salaries compared to their Nigerian counterparts. The party further highlighted the differences in public transportation systems between the two nations, stating that Nigeria's largely informal and costly system contrasts sharply with the structured and subsidised transport network in the UK. The APM called for Governor Okpebholo to resign over his insensitive remarks and urged Nigerians not to despair, citing the 2027 presidential election as an opportunity for the nation to vote in a more humane and efficient leadership.",
  "summary": "The Allied Peoples Movement condemned Edo Governor Monday Okpebholo’s comparison of fuel prices in Nigeria and the UK, demanding his resignation over the r Read More: https://punchng.com/apm-slams-okpebholo-for-comparing-nigerian-fuel-prices-to-uk/",
  "key_points": [
    "APM criticizes Okpebholo for fuel price comparison to UK",
    "Governor's callous justification of rising fuel prices condemned",
    "APM urges resignation over insensitive remarks"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 3,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Punch Nigeria",
        "title": "APM slams Okpebholo for comparing Nigerian fuel prices to UK",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/27/apm-slams-okpebholo-for-comparing-nigerian-fuel-prices-to-uk-10241214",
        "published": "2026-09-27T16:00:53.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Daily Post Nigeria",
        "title": "Okpebholo should resign over UK fuel price comparison – APM",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/27/okpebholo-should-resign-over-uk-fuel-price-comparison-apm",
        "published": "2026-09-27T19:24:56.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "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."
}