{
  "id": 14400557,
  "title": "2027: Atiku promises affordable living, urges Nigerians to collect PVCs",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/14/2027-atiku-promises-affordable-living-urges-nigerians-to-collect-pvcs-14400557",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-14T08:20:55.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch",
    "slug": "punch",
    "url": "https://punchng.com/2027-atiku-promises-affordable-living-urges-nigerians-to-collect-pvcs/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Atiku Abubakar, the presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress, has promised to make life more affordable and restore security in Nigeria if elected. In a post on his official X account, the former Vice President urged registered voters to collect their Permanent Voter Cards in preparation for the next general election. Atiku noted that Nigerians of all ages are grappling with economic hardships and growing security concerns.\n\nHe expressed concern over the rising cost of living, stating that parents are worried about feeding their children, while pensioners are forced to make difficult decisions between purchasing food and medicines. Atiku also highlighted the financial difficulties faced by young Nigerians, noting that many workers struggle to meet basic needs despite their earnings. He decried the persistent threat of kidnapping and attacks, describing families living in fear for the safety of their loved ones.\n\nAtiku warned that no family should have to endure hunger and insecurity simultaneously, urging Nigerians not to allow these challenges to become the future inherited by younger generations. He called on eligible voters to participate in the electoral process by collecting and safeguarding their PVCs, emphasizing the cards as tools for demanding change through peaceful democratic participation. Atiku pledged to reverse the high cost of living and restore security, calling for national unity across generations to support his vision of a country where families can live safely and with dignity.",
  "summary": "Atiku Abubakar has criticised the rising cost of living under Tinubu, promising to make life affordable and restore security if elected president in 2027. Read More: https://punchng.com/2027-atiku-promises-affordable-living-urges-nigerians-to-collect-pvcs/",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Punch Nigeria",
        "title": "2027: Atiku promises affordable living, urges Nigerians to collect PVCs",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/14/2027-atiku-promises-affordable-living-urges-nigerians-to-collect-pvcs",
        "published": "2026-10-14T08:04:54.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "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."
}