{
  "id": 14940607,
  "title": "‘Tinubu has taken Nigerians for a joke’ — ADC-PCC",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/16/tinubu-has-taken-nigerians-for-a-joke-adc-pcc",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-16T11:07:31.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Daily Post Nigeria",
    "slug": "daily-post-nigeria",
    "url": "https://dailypost.ng/2026/10/16/tinubu-has-taken-nigerians-for-a-joke-adc-pcc/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The African Democratic Congress Presidential Campaign Council, ADC-PCC, has criticized President Bola Tinubu, alleging he has deceived Nigerians and should not seek re-election. ADC-PCC Director of Media and Publicity, Kola Ologbondiyan, made the claim during a meeting with a delegation of young voters backing Atiku Abubakar. Ologbondiyan stated that Tinubu's refusal to campaign nationwide demonstrates a lack of respect for the Nigerian people. He argued that any President seeking re-election should tour the country and answer for their record in office, citing former presidents Obasanjo, Jonathan and Buhari as examples. Ologbondiyan rejected the notion that official duties could prevent Tinubu from campaigning, asserting that a President who fears facing his constituents should not ask for their votes. The ADC-PCC also blamed Tinubu's administration for widespread discontent over hunger, poverty, insecurity and economic hardship. They urged young Nigerians to reject the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the 2027 elections, stating that another term for the ruling party would prolong the country's problems. Ologbondiyan promised that an Atiku-led government would focus on economic recovery, wealth creation, national security and improved living standards, including restoring subsidies on petroleum products to lower costs.",
  "summary": "The African Democratic Congress Presidential Campaign Council, ADC-PCC, has alleged that President Bola Tinubu has taken Nigerians for a joke, insisting that he should not seek re-election if he is afraid to face voters across the country. ADC-PCC Director of Media and Publicity, Kola Ologbondiyan, made the allegation while receiving a delegation of youths under […] ‘Tinubu has taken Nigerians…",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Daily Trust",
        "title": "‘Nigerians living in lawless country’, PRP tackles Tinubu over insecurity",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/16/nigerians-living-in-lawless-country-prp-tackles-tinubu-over-insecurity",
        "published": "2026-10-16T15:24:27.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "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."
}