{
  "id": 10917209,
  "title": "Sowore knocks Abdulsalami over appearance in Indian hospital advert",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/30/sowore-knocks-abdulsalami-over-appearance-in-indian-hospital-advert",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-30T10:10:38.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Daily Post Nigeria",
    "slug": "daily-post-nigeria",
    "url": "https://dailypost.ng/2026/09/30/sowore-knocks-abdulsalami-over-appearance-in-indian-hospital-advert/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Omoyele Sowore, the presidential candidate and human rights activist, has responded to a viral video showing former Nigerian Head of State, General Abdulsalami Abubakar, in an advertisement for an Indian hospital where he supposedly underwent knee surgery. The video, which has sparked reactions on social media, showcased footage from Abdulsalami's visit to the hospital and was reportedly used in a promotional advert by the medical institution. Sowore expressed his disapproval, describing the scenario as a \"tragic indictment of failed leadership.\" He argued that Nigerian leaders who had the chance to develop the country's healthcare system during their tenure continue to seek medical treatment abroad. Sowore stated, \"Abdulsalami failed to help build a world-class healthcare system in Nigeria during his time in office but now relies on foreign medical institutions for treatment in old age.\" This statement has reignited debates about medical tourism among Nigerian political leaders and public officials, an ongoing issue that has faced criticism from citizens and civil society groups. General Abdulsalami, who served as Nigeria's Head of State from 1998 to 1999, is no stranger to receiving medical treatment overseas for a knee-related condition.",
  "summary": "Presidential candidate and human rights activist Omoyele Sowore has reacted to a trending video showing former Head of State, General Abdulsalami Abubakar (retd.), in an advertisement for an Indian hospital where he reportedly underwent knee surgery. The video, which has generated reactions on social media, featured footage from Abdulsalami’s visit to the hospital and was […] Sowore knocks…",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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  "coverage": {
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  },
  "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."
}