{
  "id": 1540848,
  "title": "APC spent N70bn to procure votes – Dino Melaye alleges, reveals lesson from Osun",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/17/apc-spent-n70bn-to-procure-votes-dino-melaye-alleges-reveals-lesson",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-17T18:56:39.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Daily Post Nigeria",
    "slug": "daily-post-nigeria",
    "url": "https://dailypost.ng/2026/08/17/apc-spent-n70bn-to-procure-votes-dino-melaye-alleges-reveals-lesson-from-osun/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Former federal lawmaker Dino Melaye has alleged that the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) spent an estimated N70 billion to secure votes in the recent Osun State governorship election. Melaye, who shared his claim on his official Facebook page, emphasized that the lesson Nigerians should draw from the Osun election results is significant for the upcoming 2027 general elections. He pointed out that despite receiving money from the party, Osun voters still exercised their judgment in casting their ballots. Melaye highlighted that in Osun, the APC spent a staggering N70 billion to secure just 444,816 votes, which he believes was achieved through alleged rigging. He concluded his statement by urging the electorate to reconsider their approach in the 2027 elections, suggesting they should collect money from the APC but vote based on their conscience. He ended with the message, \"APC till we meet again.\"",
  "summary": "Former federal lawmaker, Dino Melaye, has alleged that the All Progressives Congress, APC, spent about N70 billion to buy votes in the just-concluded governorship election in Osun State. Melaye made the allegation in a post he shared on his official Facebook page on Monday. The former lawmaker pointed out that there are lessons Nigerians ought […] APC spent N70bn to procure votes – Dino Melaye…",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Daily Post Nigeria",
        "title": "Osun election buries ‘votes don’t count’ narrative — IPAC",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/17/osun-election-buries-votes-dont-count-narrative-ipac",
        "published": "2026-08-17T12:34:45.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "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."
}