{
  "id": 10519691,
  "title": "Obi: We’ll reinstate subsidy after curbing corruption",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/28/obi-well-reinstate-subsidy-after-curbing-corruption",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-28T18:06:06.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Daily Trust",
    "slug": "daily-trust",
    "url": "https://dailytrust.com/obi-well-reinstate-subsidy-after-curbing-corruption/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Peter Obi, the Presidential Candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), has committed to reinstating petroleum subsidy after addressing corruption issues in the nation. Speaking at a town hall meeting in Sokoto on Monday, Obi emphasized that corruption was the primary obstacle hindering Nigeria's progress. He assured that, if elected, his administration would actively tackle corruption across all sectors. The NDC Vice-Presidential Candidate, Dr Rabiu Kwankwaso, stated that the visit aimed to gather support and cooperation from the people of Sokoto ahead of the 2027 general elections. The NDC governorship candidate in Sokoto, Dr Shamsudeen Haido, pledged to deliver good governance if elected in 2027. The NDC State Chairman, Alhaji Bello Yabo, noted that the meeting allowed residents to hear directly from Obi and Kwankwaso regarding their plans and vision for Nigeria.",
  "summary": "Presidential Candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, has pledged to reinstate petroleum subsidy after tackling corruption in the country. Obi made the pledge at a town hall meeting organised for the Obi/Kwankwaso presidential ticket in Sokoto on Monday. He said corruption remained the major challenge confronting Nigeria, adding that his administration, if […]",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Daily Post Nigeria",
        "title": "‘Nigerians are suffering’ – Ogun group backs return of fuel subsidy",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/28/nigerians-are-suffering-ogun-group-backs-return-of-fuel-subsidy",
        "published": "2026-09-28T17:32:59.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "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."
}