{
  "id": 11378798,
  "title": "Tinubu is fit, stop hate speech –Showunmi tells Nigerians",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/02/tinubu-is-fit-stop-hate-speech-showunmi-tells-nigerians",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-02T06:38:18.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Chronicle Ghana",
    "slug": "the-chronicle-ghana",
    "url": "https://thechronicle.com.gh/tinubu-is-fit-stop-hate-speech-showunmi-tells-nigerians/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Segun Sowunmi, the organizer of The Alternative, has cautioned Nigerians against engaging in self-loathing and disseminating negative news about President Bola Tinubu's well-being, asserting that the President is in good health and rational state of mind. During a town hall meeting in Ijebu North East Local Government Area of Ogun State, Sowunmi urged Nigerians to refrain from hate speech and misinformation. He expressed disappointment at the fact that certain Nigerians only express joy when there is bad news about the country, rather than celebrating advancements and financial inflows into the nation. \"You cannot continually engage in self-hate to the point where all you seek is negative news. The president is in excellent health. The president is in sound mind,\" he affirmed.\n\nSowunmi was responding to assertions that Tinubu did not attend the United Nations General Assembly for the third time due to a medical break and is unsuitable to run for re-election. He dismissed these claims, stating that the President himself had labeled such discussions as mere political rumors. He pointed out his visibly energetic demeanor when disembarking from the plane, further demonstrating his fitness. Sowunmi argued that the Vice President's presence during international engagements is equivalent to the President's, given that UNGA is predominantly a venue where attendance is officially documented. He questioned the wisdom of the President abandoning significant investments, such as a $700 billion gas project and a $17 billion seaport in Ogun State, to attend the UN event. Sowunmi also criticized opposition presidential hopefuls for never celebrating the nation's progress, but instead rejoicing at minor setbacks. \"You will never hear them, especially those so-called presidential candidates. They will never rejoice if anything good comes to Nigeria. By the time they hear there's a small challenge, they’ll be rejoicing,\" he stated.\n\nHe advised Nigerians to disregard detractors and mischief-makers, emphasizing the need for unity and constructive engagement to attract development and bolster the country's political influence. Sowunmi reiterated his backing for President Tinubu and the Ogun East senatorial contender, Governor Dapo Abiodun, asserting that the district cannot allow itself to be manipulated into a disadvantage during the senatorial election. He highlighted Abiodun's familiarity with the business world and the Presidency, suggesting that this connection would yield greater benefits for Ogun East and the broader state. Sowunmi concluded by asserting that Ogun State, home to nearly three million registered voters, possesses the potential to rival other states with substantial electoral power, and must mobilize its voters to cast their ballots decisively for the President in 2027.",
  "summary": "Convener of The Alternative, Segun Sowunmi, has warned Nigerians against indulging in self-hate and spreading bad news about President Bola Tinubu’s health, saying the President is in good health and sound mind. Sowunmi stated this on Thursday during a town hall meeting in Ijebu North East Local Government Area of Ogun State, where he urged Nigerians […] The post Tinubu is fit, stop hate speech…",
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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."
}