{
  "id": 14475080,
  "title": "2027: No party can match APC’s structure — Yilwatda",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/14/2027-no-party-can-match-apcs-structure-yilwatda",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-14T15:16:54.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch",
    "slug": "punch",
    "url": "https://punchng.com/2027-no-party-can-match-apcs-structure-yilwatda/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "During a recent event, the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda, made a bold statement, asserting that no other political party in Nigeria could match the ruling party's impressive organizational structure. At the inauguration of the Bola Ahmed Tinubu/APC Presidential Campaign Council, held at the Banquet Hall of the Presidential Villa in Abuja, Yilwatda highlighted the party's strength, citing over 261,000 executive members and the support of 31 governors.\n\nThe inauguration ceremony saw the attendance of several high-profile figures, including President Bola Tinubu, Vice-President Kashim Shettima, First Lady Oluremi Tinubu, as well as governors from different political parties such as Nyesom Wike, Ademola Adeleke, and Chukwuma Soludo. Yilwatda emphasized the significance of their presence, stating that it demonstrated a united front in backing Tinubu and Shettima for a second term in office.\n\nYilwatda praised the Tinubu administration for its various projects, which have been both visible and tangible for Nigerians. He also commended the achievements of the party, noting that they could be seen and felt across the nation. The APC chairman's statement underscored the party's broad political reach, boasting an extensive network of members and support from governors across the nation.",
  "summary": "APC National Chairman, Nentawe Yilwatda, says no party can match the ruling party’s structure for the 2027 elections, citing 31 governors’ support. Read More: https://punchng.com/2027-no-party-can-match-apcs-structure-yilwatda/",
  "key_points": [
    "No other party matches APC's organizational structure, claims Yilwatda",
    "Over 261,000 executive members and 31 governor supporters",
    "High-profile figures attend inauguration, showing united front"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Punch Nigeria",
        "title": "2027: No party can match APC’s structure — Yilwatda",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/14/2027-no-party-can-match-apcs-structure-yilwatda-14475494",
        "published": "2026-10-14T15:18:55.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "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."
}