{
  "id": 13135256,
  "title": "Kenneth Okonkwo hails Atiku, defends subsidy plan",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/09/kenneth-okonkwo-hails-atiku-defends-subsidy-plan",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-09T14:38:59.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch Nigeria",
    "slug": "punch-nigeria",
    "url": "https://punchng.com/kenneth-okonkwo-hails-atiku-defends-subsidy-plan/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Kenneth Okonkwo, spokesperson for the African Democratic Congress presidential campaign, has declared former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar as the \"clear leader\" of Nigeria. Okonkwo praised Atiku's economic record and his promise to restore petrol subsidy in a new social media post. He urged Nigerians to support Atiku, citing his government experience and concern for citizens' welfare as key factors that make him the right candidate. Okonkwo highlighted that Atiku had built the strongest Nigerian economy during his tenure as deputy to former President Olusegun Obasanjo between 1999 and 2007. The spokesperson also praised Atiku as \"humane and humble\" and described his proposal to bring back subsidy as a demonstration of his commitment to prioritizing citizens' welfare. The Federal Government has, however, questioned the proposal's legal and fiscal basis. Atiku has suggested production support for locally refined petrol, aiming to lower pump prices. The debate over petrol prices and government support for consumers has intensified ahead of the 2027 general election.",
  "summary": "ADC campaign spokesperson, Kenneth Okonkwo, has described former VP Atiku Abubakar as the country’s clear leader, praising his economic record and subsidy Read More: https://punchng.com/kenneth-okonkwo-hails-atiku-defends-subsidy-plan/",
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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 4,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Daily Post Nigeria",
        "title": "Fuel price: Resign, go back to school – SDP’s Adebayo tells Tinubu, team",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/09/fuel-price-resign-go-back-to-school-sdps-adebayo-tells-tinubu-team",
        "published": "2026-10-09T05:51:04.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Premium Times",
        "title": "Atiku speaks on Tinubu’s 30-day fuel discount",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/09/atiku-speaks-on-tinubus-30-day-fuel-discount",
        "published": "2026-10-09T07:31:26.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Punch",
        "title": "Kenneth Okonkwo hails Atiku, defends subsidy plan",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/09/kenneth-okonkwo-hails-atiku-defends-subsidy-plan-13135276",
        "published": "2026-10-09T14:38:59.000Z"
      }
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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."
}