{
  "id": 11694248,
  "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-11694248",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-03T13:54:40.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch Nigeria",
    "slug": "punch-nigeria",
    "url": "https://punchng.com/oyebanji-urges-muslims-to-back-tinubus-re-election/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Ekiti State Governor Biodun Oyebanji has implored Muslim faithful in the state to back President Bola Tinubu's re-election, highlighting the Federal Government's contributions to the region. The appeal was made at a Jumat thanksgiving service at the Central Mosque in Ado-Ekiti, marking the start of Oyebanji's second term. In a statement to PUNCH Online, Oyebanji pledged to uphold inclusive governance and assure continued opportunities for Muslim community members in his administration. He expressed gratitude to the Muslim community for their prayers during his first term and requested continued support as he begins his second tenure. Oyebanji assured that his government would ensure more Muslims have the chance to serve during this term, citing the exemplary performance of Muslim appointees, who he consulted with the Grand Imam before appointing. He urged the Muslim community to appreciate the Federal Government's interventions and support for Ekiti State.",
  "summary": "Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji, has urged Muslim faithful to support President Bola Tinubu’s re-election bid, citing federal interventions in the st Read More: https://punchng.com/oyebanji-urges-muslims-to-back-tinubus-re-election/",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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  "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"
      }
    ]
  },
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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."
}