{
  "id": 16652066,
  "title": "Atiku not qualified to preside over modern economy – Shettima",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/26/atiku-not-qualified-to-preside-over-modern-economy-shettima",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-26T18:29:29.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Daily Trust",
    "slug": "daily-trust",
    "url": "https://dailytrust.com/atiku-not-qualified-to-preside-over-modern-economy-shettima/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Vice-President Kashim Shettima has criticized the presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress, Atiku Abubakar, claiming he lacks the necessary qualifications to govern a modern economy. During a speech at the 32nd Nigerian Economic Summit in Abuja, Shettima dismissed Atiku's proposal to restore petrol subsidies, describing it as a step backward for political reasons. Shettima stated that Atiku's background in sanitation at the Kano School of Hygiene does not equip him with the required skills to lead a contemporary economy. He further questioned Atiku's ability to differentiate between common respiratory and infectious diseases like Ebola. Shettima defended President Tinubu's decision to eliminate the petrol subsidy, asserting that it was a tough but necessary move to address economic realities.",
  "summary": "Vice-President Kashim Shettima has taken a swipe at the presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Atiku Abubakar, saying he lacks the skill set to govern a modern economy. Shettima also criticised the former vice-president’s proposal to restore petrol subsidy if elected president in 2027. He made the disclosure on Monday at the ongoing […]",
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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."
}