{
  "id": 12196120,
  "title": "2027: Abia APC gov candidate unveils running mate",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/05/2027-abia-apc-gov-candidate-unveils-running-mate",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-05T17:26:24.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch Nigeria",
    "slug": "punch-nigeria",
    "url": "https://punchng.com/2027-abia-apc-guber-candidate-unveils-running-mate/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In Abia State, Nigeria, the All Progressives Congress (APC) gubernatorial candidate Eric Opah introduced his running mate, Godswill Egbe, on Monday in the state capital, Umuahia. Opah emphasized the importance of selecting a running mate who will work without causing disagreements, highlighting Egbe's integrity as a key factor. Egbe, in response, pledged his subordination to Opah and the party's vision, vowing to ensure that Abia's resources are used effectively for the benefit of its citizens. The state APC chairman, Chijioke Chukwu, assured that Egbe is \"a chosen man of God’s will,\" while Opah restated the party's commitment to winning the gubernatorial election.",
  "summary": "The All Progressives Congress governorship candidate in Abia State for the 2027 election, Eric Opah, has unveiled Godswill Egbe as his running mate. Read More: https://punchng.com/2027-abia-apc-guber-candidate-unveils-running-mate/",
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      {
        "outlet": "Punch",
        "title": "2027: Abia APC guber candidate unveils running mate",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/05/2027-abia-apc-guber-candidate-unveils-running-mate",
        "published": "2026-10-05T16:54:18.000Z"
      }
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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."
}