{
  "id": 11690810,
  "title": "Oyebanji urges Muslims to back Tinubu’s re-election",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/03/oyebanji-urges-muslims-to-back-tinubus-re-election",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-03T13:34:45.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch",
    "slug": "punch",
    "url": "https://punchng.com/oyebanji-urges-muslims-to-back-tinubus-re-election/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Ekiti State Governor Biodun Oyebanji called upon Muslim faithful in the state to support President Bola Tinubu's re-election campaign. In a Jumat thanksgiving service at the Central Mosque in Ado-Ekiti, Oyebanji expressed gratitude for the community's prayers and support during his first term, stating he would continue to seek their prayers for his second term. He pledged to maintain inclusive governance, ensuring stakeholders, including Muslim community members, had opportunities to participate in his administration. Oyebanji also highlighted the exceptional performance of Muslim appointees in his first term, crediting the Grand Imam for his appointment decisions. He urged the Muslim community to appreciate the Federal Government's interventions in the state and support Tinubu's re-election, emphasizing his commitment to prioritizing the welfare of residents and promoting peace, unity, and development.",
  "summary": "Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji, has urged Muslim faithful in the state to support President Bola Tinubu’s re-election bid for a second term. Read More: https://punchng.com/oyebanji-urges-muslims-to-back-tinubus-re-election/",
  "key_points": [
    "Ekiti State Governor Biodun Oyebanji urges Muslim faithful to support Tinubu’s re-election.",
    "He highlighted Muslim appointees’ success and called for community support in Tinubu’s re-election."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Punch",
        "title": "Support Tinubu’s re-election, NDDC director urges Niger Delta youths",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/03/support-tinubus-re-election-nddc-director-urges-niger-delta-youths",
        "published": "2026-10-03T13:34:45.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "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."
}