{
  "id": 16333235,
  "title": "Gov Ododo’s Policies May Undermine Tinubu’s Re-election in Kogi, Ijele Warns",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/24/gov-ododos-policies-may-undermine-tinubus-re-election-in-kogi-ijele",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-24T13:14:24.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "This Day",
    "slug": "this-day",
    "url": "https://www.thisdaylive.com/2026/10/24/gov-ododos-policies-may-undermine-tinubus-re-election-in-kogi-ijele-warns/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Social activist and politician Isaiah Davies Ijele has warned that Governor Usman Ododo's policies in Kogi State may undermine President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's re-election chances in 2027. According to Ijele, it is crucial for the president and the leadership of the All Progressives Congress (APC) to be informed about these developments. He highlighted issues such as the N6,000 charge on tricycle riders, a 100% increase in school fees, and the lack of tangible progress in infrastructure and public services. Ijele emphasized that citizens should not bear the brunt of financial burdens when public funds are available for development. He urged the APC to address these concerns and ensure that the people of Kogi State experience the benefits of government investment.",
  "summary": "A social activist and politician, Isaiah Davies Ijele, has raised the alarm that the style of governance and policies of Kogi State Governor, Usman Ododo, may be undermining President Bola",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
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  },
  "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."
}