{
  "id": 13489826,
  "title": "2027: Incumbent govts always think they can’t be removed – Amaechi",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/10/2027-incumbent-govts-always-think-they-cant-be-removed-amaechi",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-10T17:20:57.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Daily Trust",
    "slug": "daily-trust",
    "url": "https://dailytrust.com/2027-incumbent-govts-always-think-they-cant-be-removed-amaechi/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Rotimi Amaechi, the Vice-Presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), highlighted a common mistake made by incumbent governments during the ADC Presidential Campaign Council (PCC) inauguration in Abuja. Amaechi pointed out that these governments often believe they are invincible and cannot be removed from power. He urged members to unite behind the party and focus on winning upcoming elections, rather than disputing over primaries. Amaechi emphasized the need for determination, unity, and the ability to overcome obstacles in the electoral process. Drawing from his own political experiences, he recalled instances where he faced challenges such as being prevented from traveling by security officials during previous campaigns. Despite these hurdles, he remained committed to his political activities. Similarly, he mentioned an incident at Akure Airport where he was also obstructed from flying, but intervention from political leaders resolved the issue. These experiences underscored the difficulties and challenges that opposition politicians face, requiring courage, perseverance, and collective effort to navigate successfully. Amaechi called on the campaign council to learn from past struggles and concentrate on their responsibilities, asserting that opposition figures must be prepared for unexpected challenges and remain committed to achieving the party’s goals in the upcoming elections.",
  "summary": "Vice-Presidential candidate of African Democratic Congress (ADC), Rotimi Amaechi, says incumbent governments always “make the mistake of thinking they can’t be removed. Amaechi said this during the inauguration of the ADC Presidential Campaign Council (PCC) in Abuja. He called on members to unite behind the party, saying the time had come to stop dispute over […]",
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  "coverage": {
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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."
}