{
  "id": 13373052,
  "title": "Atiku suffering from agitated depression – Keyamo",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/10/atiku-suffering-from-agitated-depression-keyamo",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-10T09:04:59.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Daily Post Nigeria",
    "slug": "daily-post-nigeria",
    "url": "https://dailypost.ng/2026/10/10/atiku-suffering-from-agitated-depression-keyamo/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has criticized the African Democratic Congress presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, alleging that he is suffering from agitated depression. Keyamo made this statement on his official X handle, expressing his concern over Atiku's recent outbursts and emotional state. He claims that Atiku is now pained and bitter due to President Bola Tinubu outsmarting him politically. This criticism comes after Atiku had criticized Tinubu's 30-day petrol price discount, which was announced by the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Taiwo Oyedele. Keyamo explained that Atiku, who has been contesting since 1993, feels humiliated that Tinubu secured the presidency on his first attempt while he was in the political arena for decades. He noted that Atiku was once seen as higher in the political hierarchy, having served as Tinubu's Vice President when the latter was Lagos governor. Keyamo urged Atiku's allies to offer mental health support rather than encouraging his aggressive behavior, warning that his actions could lead to the loss of his remaining supporters as he faces political defeat.",
  "summary": "The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo has blasted the African Democratic Congress, ADC, presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, stating that he is suffering from agitated depression. Keyamo made the claim in a post on his official X handle on Friday, stating that Atiku was now very pained and bitter because President Bola Tinubu […] Atiku suffering from agitated…",
  "key_points": [
    "Atiku Abubakar suffers from agitated depression, alleges Minister Festus Keyamo.",
    "Atiku blames presidential candidate Tinubu for political outsmarting.",
    "Keyamo urges mental health support, warns of supporter loss."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "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."
}