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  "id": 1305354,
  "title": "Real reason I chose to be Obi’s running mate – Kwankwaso",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/16/real-reason-i-chose-to-be-obis-running-mate-kwankwaso-1305354",
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  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-16T16:44:50.000Z",
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  "summary": "Senator Rabiu Kwankwaso explains his decision to be Peter Obi’s running mate for the 2027 election, citing national balance, equity, and democratic change. Read More: https://punchng.com/real-reason-i-chose-to-be-obis-running-mate-kwankwaso/",
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        "title": "Real reason I chose to be Obi’s running mate – Kwankwaso",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/16/real-reason-i-chose-to-be-obis-running-mate-kwankwaso",
        "published": "2026-08-16T16:34:50.000Z"
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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."
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