{
  "id": 12256011,
  "title": "Dickson won’t betray Obi, Kwankwaso – NDC",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/05/dickson-wont-betray-obi-kwankwaso-ndc-12256011",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-05T23:48:18.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch",
    "slug": "punch",
    "url": "https://punchng.com/dickson-wont-betray-obi-kwankwaso-ndc-2/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has refuted claims that their National Leader, Seriake Dickson, is collaborating with the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) to sabotage Peter Obi and Rabiu Kwankwaso, the presidential and running mate candidates of the opposition party. The party's National Publicity Secretary, Osa Director, dismissed the allegations as false and malicious in a statement issued in Abuja on Monday. He insisted that Dickson remained committed to the NDC and its presidential ticket. The NDC spokesman argued that there was no secret or open agreement between Dickson and the APC, emphasizing that the former governor's political record does not support such allegations. The controversy arose as opposition parties ramped up preparations for the 2027 presidential elections, with the NDC positioning Obi and Kwankwaso as their candidates against the ruling APC. However, the party underscored that Dickson could have joined the APC but chose to support the NDC alongside other opposition figures striving to challenge the ruling party.",
  "summary": "The Nigeria Democratic Congress has dismissed allegations that its National Leader, Seriake Dickson, is working with the APC to undermine Peter Obi. Read More: https://punchng.com/dickson-wont-betray-obi-kwankwaso-ndc-2/",
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      {
        "outlet": "Punch",
        "title": "Dickson won’t betray Obi, Kwankwaso — NDC",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/05/dickson-wont-betray-obi-kwankwaso-ndc",
        "published": "2026-10-05T21:48:39.000Z"
      }
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  },
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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."
}