{
  "id": 16333201,
  "title": "Insults can’t stop growing rejection of your party, ADC replies APC",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/24/insults-cant-stop-growing-rejection-of-your-party-adc-replies-apc",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-24T12:16:16.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Daily Trust",
    "slug": "daily-trust",
    "url": "https://dailytrust.com/insults-cant-stop-growing-rejection-of-your-party-adc-replies-apc/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The African Democratic Congress (ADC) campaign council has stated that insults will not mask the increasing disapproval of Nigerians towards the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). Phrank Shaibu, director of strategic communication for the ADC, responded to a statement from Dele Alake, spokesman for the APC, who accused Atiku Abubakar, the ADC candidate, of spreading false information about the party and its presidential candidate for the upcoming election. Alake also claimed that ADC supporters were spreading false documents regarding the APC's spending on its presidential campaign launch in Kaduna. Shaibu challenged Alake to provide evidence that a circulated letter was fake, accusing Alake's statement of being a desperate attempt to deflect attention from the APC's poor record. Alake accused Atiku and the ADC of a \"devious plan\" and alleged AI manipulation and deepfakes, but provided no evidence to support these claims. Shaibu urged Alake to provide names, dates, and forensic findings to back up his accusations, stating that Alake's \"fake news alert\" is merely a political stunt. Shaibu highlighted the economic challenges faced by Nigerians, including high fuel prices, food inflation, and high poverty rates, which he argued are the direct consequences of the APC's policies. He criticized the APC for transporting supporters from distant states to rallies and leaving them sleeping on the streets, calling it political exploitation rather than genuine leadership. Shaibu also pointed out that APC candidate Bola Tinubu is only campaigning in 12 states, suggesting a lack of nationwide support. He accused the APC of focusing more on creating the appearance of a large crowd than ensuring the safety and dignity of the people they transport. Shaibu further criticized the APC for not addressing the issues faced by Nigerians, such as long, hazardous journeys, poor infrastructure, and the party's failure to deliver on its promises. He concluded by stating that Nigerians will reject the APC's discredited record and defeat the party at the polls.",
  "summary": "The Presidential Campaign Council of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) says no amount of insult can conceal the growing rejection that Nigerians have for the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). Phrank Shaibu, Director of Strategic Communication of the ADC Campaign Council, said this while reacting to a statement issued by Dele Alake, spokesman of the […]",
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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."
}