{
  "id": 14475496,
  "title": "2027: Admit govt’s challenges, APC chairman tells campaign council",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/14/2027-admit-govts-challenges-apc-chairman-tells-campaign-council-14475496",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-14T15:18:55.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch Nigeria",
    "slug": "punch-nigeria",
    "url": "https://punchng.com/2027-admit-govts-challenges-apc-chairman-tells-campaign-council/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda, addressed the Presidential Campaign Council on Wednesday, reminding them to acknowledge the Federal Government's challenges while campaigning for President Bola Tinubu's re-election in 2027. Speaking at the inauguration at the State House Banquet Hall, Yilwatda emphasized the importance of a clear record, honest assessment of challenges, and credible vision for the future. He urged the council to engage citizens on critical issues such as the cost of living, security, employment, education, healthcare, agricultural productivity, and economic opportunities. Yilwatda highlighted the administration's economic reforms that addressed structural challenges and laid a foundation for sustainable growth. He stressed the need to communicate the progress made on infrastructure projects and reforms that can improve citizens' daily lives. The APC chairman acknowledged the opposition's role in democracy and called for a contest of ideas, records, and policies conducted peacefully and with respect for Nigerian citizens. Yilwatda emphasized the importance of women's participation, accessibility for persons with disabilities, and engaging young Nigerians as partners in shaping Nigeria.",
  "summary": "APC National Chairman Nentawe Yilwatda has urged the party’s campaign council to acknowledge the FG’s challenges while making the case for Tinubu’s re-elec Read More: https://punchng.com/2027-admit-govts-challenges-apc-chairman-tells-campaign-council/",
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        "title": "2027: Admit govt’s challenges, APC chairman tells campaign council",
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        "published": "2026-10-14T15:16:54.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "Daily Post Nigeria",
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        "published": "2026-10-14T15:34:23.000Z"
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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."
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