{
  "id": 15761201,
  "title": "2027: 'North has turned against Tinubu' - Umar Ardo",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/20/2027-north-has-turned-against-tinubu-umar-ardo",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-20T14:44:08.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Daily Post Nigeria",
    "slug": "daily-post-nigeria",
    "url": "https://dailypost.ng/2026/10/20/north-has-turned-against-tinubu-over-his-policies-umar-ardo/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Dr. Umar Ardo, the Convener of the League of Northern Democrats, has expressed that the North is openly opposing President Bola Tinubu's policies. In an interview on Arise Television’s ‘Morning Show’, Dr. Ardo pointed out that the growing concerns of insecurity, poverty, and high cost of living have caused many northerners to turn against the Tinubu administration. If an election were to be held in 2027, he stated that Tinubu might secure less than 10 percent of northern votes. Dr. Ardo attributed the increasing hardship in the North to the removal of fuel subsidy and the floating of the naira. He emphasized that many families in the region depend on farming and small trade, which are now severely impacted by banditry and kidnapping, along with soaring food and transport costs. Dr. Ardo clarified that the North's dislike for Tinubu's policies, not necessarily the person himself, as 99.99% of Nigerians remain unfamiliar with Tinubu. He further noted that the North has not aligned with what many perceive as policies biased towards Tinubu's region. He also highlighted the sentiment of exclusion, with many northerners feeling overlooked in federal appointments and the government's lack of concern for their struggles.",
  "summary": "The Convener of the League of Northern Democrats, Dr Umar Ardo, says the North has openly turned against the policies of President Bola Tinubu. Ardo made this assertion on Tuesday while fielding questions in an interview on Arise Television’s ‘ Morning Show ’. According to him, growing anger over insecurity, poverty and the high cost […] 2027: 'North has turned against Tinubu' - Umar Ardo",
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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."
}