{
  "id": 16242732,
  "title": "'Atiku’s push for return of power to North is insult' — Laolu Akande",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/23/atikus-push-for-return-of-power-to-north-is-insult-laolu-akande",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-23T22:20:36.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Daily Post Nigeria",
    "slug": "daily-post-nigeria",
    "url": "https://dailypost.ng/2026/10/23/its-an-insult-ex-presidential-aide-laolu-slams-atiku-over-north-push-to-reclaim-power/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Former presidential adviser Laolu Akande has harshly criticized the African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential candidate Atiku Abubakar's stance on returning power to the North. Akande, who previously served as a Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, made the remarks during an interview on Symfoni TV.\n\nWhen discussing the readiness and suitability of presidential candidates ahead of the upcoming election, Akande emphasized the importance of maintaining the principle of rotational presidency. He argued that this approach would foster a sense of belonging among Nigeria's diverse regions. \"Atiku is basically saying that the North wants power back. And with due respect to our brothers in the North, that idea is an insult,\" Akande stated.\n\nRegarding the ADC's selection of Atiku Abubakar as their presidential candidate, Akande suggested that if the party was serious about their cause, they should have chosen Alhaji Mai Musa or prevented Peter Obi from leaving the race, making Atiku a more viable option.",
  "summary": "Former presidential aide Laolu Akande has criticised the African Democratic Congress, ADC, presidential candidate Atiku Abubakar's reported position on power returning to the North, describing the argument as an insult to Nigerians from the region. Akande, a former Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity in the Office of the Vice President, […] 'Atiku’s push for return of…",
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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."
}