{
  "id": 11023801,
  "title": "PRP, opposition coalition condemn arrest of Borno youths over political T-shirts",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/30/prp-opposition-coalition-condemn-arrest-of-borno-youths-over",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-30T20:31:27.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Daily Post Nigeria",
    "slug": "daily-post-nigeria",
    "url": "https://dailypost.ng/2026/09/30/prp-opposition-coalition-condemn-arrest-of-borno-youths-over-political-t-shirts/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Peoples Redemption Party (PRP) and other opposition coalition leaders have strongly condemned the reported arrest of young individuals in Borno State for donning T-shirts displaying political messages. Dr Hakeem Baba-Ahmed, the National Chairman of the PRP, voiced this stance during a meeting with Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, the ADC presidential candidate and former Vice-President, at his residence on Tuesday. According to a PRP statement, Baba-Ahmed participated in a delegation of the opposition coalition that met with Atiku and his campaign team. The coalition expressed their disapproval of the arrest of the youths, vowing to address the issue. They cautioned against citizens being treated as \"hostages\" who could only be released under certain political conditions. The delegation also deliberated on strengthening the opposition coalition in preparation for the 2027 general elections, agreeing on the necessity to expand its membership and capabilities. The coalition plans to continue discussions with other political party leaders, candidates, and individuals interested in joining their alliance.",
  "summary": "The Peoples Redemption Party (PRP) and other opposition coalition leaders have condemned the reported arrest of young people in Borno State for wearing T-shirts bearing political messages. The National Chairman of the PRP, Dr Hakeem Baba-Ahmed, made the position known during a meeting with African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential candidate and former Vice-President, Alhaji Atiku […] PRP,…",
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        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/30/2027-tinubu-must-go-coalition-talks-ongoing-dino-melaye",
        "published": "2026-09-30T15:16:24.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Punch Nigeria",
        "title": "Why five men with ‘Tinubu Must Go’ T-shirts were arrested – Police",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/30/why-five-men-with-tinubu-must-go-t-shirts-were-arrested-police",
        "published": "2026-09-30T17:12:53.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Ripples Nigeria",
        "title": "Borno police clarify arrest of five men in ‘Tinubu must go’ t-Shirts",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/30/borno-police-clarify-arrest-of-five-men-in-tinubu-must-go-t-shirts",
        "published": "2026-09-30T17:30:15.000Z"
      }
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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."
}